Avid Knitters
The Woolshit Podcast
Perfect listening while knitting Lisa & Caroline are two European knitters living in South Australia that simply love knitwittering about their favourite hobby. Their Woolshit podcast is everything related to wool, yarn, knitting and crochet. Each episode is a compendium of knitting anecdotes, project discussions, knitting techniques and knitting in the news. If it's Woolshit , they'll be chatting about it. If you're also an avid knitter, you're bound to identify with many of the topics Lisa & Caroline discuss. You can visit their Instagram and Facebook pages to see exactly what they are knitw...
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Avid Knitters
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Latest episode
Nov 9, 2026
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Episodes
Knitting gadgets we tried to like but still let us down 09.11.2026 46:42
Keep watching for our hotpants project conclusion, disappointing knitting gadgets, why AI is coveting knitting techniques and updates on our latest projects. CHAPTERS 00:00 Casting on 00:52 Hotpants - Project conclusion & critique Knitting with multiple doodles, pattern in the short rows, waist band and gussett. #alterknitrebellion 18:09 Disappointing knitting gadgets send us yours, comment...
Knitted hot-pants! Itching to wear them... 26.10.2026 45:40
Welcome to our latest chatter. This week we talk about our fabulous shorts #alterknitrebellion #stashbuster @ annabauergbg #funknit #fashionista #woolshitpodcast #knitwittery Where to put short rows to get over your butt. colourwork #doodlecards @ pacificknitco how to catch your floats (see example on our youtube of the episode) Ladderback Jacquard @ aleksbyrd blingbling top @ lanagrossa Dessert...
can you knit your way out of harmful habits? #knittinginthenews 12.10.2026 49:57
join us for Episode 1 of season 4 as we launch into the video era while happily remaining a great listen. This is a table top chat about all things knitting. We start with our projects and digress into the knitting latest news and gossip. This week we talk about: our Fluff tops the #galsweater and #boxycardi @ notadaywithoutknitting @ friday.knits We discuss construction bottom up knitting, diffi...
How do you use stitch markers? Leave us a comment!! 28.09.2026 46:56
join us for fun and knitting, dont expect the video straight away. reels will be available this week though. I know, I know, I'm working on it. The process will soon be perfected. This week we talk about: the Gal Sweater by @ notadaywithoutknitting Seachange sweater by @ knit.love.wool boxy cardigan @ friday.knits Knitting books @ annabauergbg @ laerkebagger Stitch Markers @emmaball pot fo...
In defence of the 50g ball of yarn. 14.09.2026 49:59
join the conversation as we deliver our chickens into quarentine. Hear their amazing back stories. our knits for the week are: Year of knits kid jumper with zip using scrap yarn. @ witredesign #zips Jennifer Steingass seachange @ knit.love.wool #bottomup #colourwork #invisibleincrease Discussions on 50g balls of yarn and @Westknits new MKAL prices and possibilities. what it's like when 2 we...
21 century advertising for designers and knitters 31.08.2026 51:28
join the conversation with Caroline and Lisa, In this weeks episode. Shetland wool week second hat colours @shetlandwoolweek #hats summer top from #fieldnotes by @olgaputanodesigns yarn @adagiomills Jennifer Steingass @knit.love.wool #seachanges @ bendigowoollenmills #millipedes #adelaidehills @eweknits new book designers and advertising Emotional support chicken competition @yarntrader Everyone...
Should patterns specify that they are for right handed people? 17.08.2026 48:59
Join us as we try and talk about knitting topics before we talk about our own knitting!! should designers create left handed patterns #diversity /comment by Sherrenscott started the conversation. Thanks Sherren Shetland wool week hat, colour combination issue. Do you think our hats are misapproprations or just the scrabble versions ? Emotional support chicken support group Exhibition of Liz Newm...
Are pattern designers fairly compensated? Should yarn manufacturers pay them? 🤣😂 10.08.2026 49:44
Join us in our laughter and fun as we talk about. #alpineeverlasting @ brianaarlene @ circustonichandmade #Greatyokeconstruction sliding strands for knitting double Fire at Port Adelaide @yarntrader Estonian Workshop with @ aleksbyrd #ladderbackjaquard @ shetlandwoolweek hat #emotionalsupportchicken competition @yarntrader @ sanna_and_co #Snowgum @lainemagazine Thumb disease management plan Kn...
What if a copycat pattern is better than the original? 27.07.2026 48:23
We're back from our break. Join us to catch up on all things knitting. Show notes are a mystery this week!! Perfect listening while knitting.
Garments too big or too small (clue, no swatching) Who is in your knitting group? 22.06.2026 54:31
Join us for this very jolly episode. talking about our latest knits. one too big the other too small. #vikingknits #3swords #ayearofknits @circustonichandmade making your garment/sleeves shorter after you've knitted them too long. swatching for the correct size. dog sweater #hiddenincreases knitters hand stablisers. knitting back instead of purling. purchasing a book and some @erikaknig...
Tips for dealing with bulky garments and twisty sleeves 08.06.2026 50:42
Starting today's episode with an uplifting Tony Story. the many sleeved story of the Viking knit #3swords. Fabulous #nordicbloom @boylandknitworks Knitting blook club #chapterandskeing @yarntrader @circustonichandmade #tenderfoot #aknittersyear Drapy garments, whats the secret of knitting with plant based yarn (don't listen for an answer it's just one of carolines bug bares ) @sann...
Does the world (or at least Europe) knit in English? 25.05.2026 43:47
Back to our regular time drop which means another episode in one week!! You'd think we wouldn't have anything to chat about, how wrong can you be. This week we chat about: @boylandknitworks #nordicbloom #Viking Knits #3swords Remebering where you've seen a good idea. How do you manage your knitting list Swedish workshop will have Cake!! #headband #sweden Doe Europeans Knit using en...
Wonderwool -how to spend big at a yarn show ( Spoiler - use pounds and then convert them to aussie dollars) 18.05.2026 53:49
This week we natter on about : Wonderwool Wales: finding the ideal wool at the begining of the show stall holders helping to find the right yarn for a project #nordicbloom @ boylandknitworks @ riverknitsuk @ garthenor @ jarussell87 #fabuousbags @ needleandfeather #adventpattern #giftsforfriends @ muffincer We talk about the anglesea top @ sanna_and_co @ bonnies_daughter raffia bowls @ raffiaandtwi...
Copyright v Contract a knitting conundrum 27.04.2026 47:34
Join us for all things knitting. @ petiteknit #sundaysweatermohairedition @ sanna_and_co Wraps per inch Wonderwool Wales Patterns in a book v single purchase patterns. We have a great discussion about copyright and contract. When is knitting general use and when is it art? Who owns the final knitted product. KNITTING IN THE NEWS a new way to hold your yarn. Perfect listening while knitting.
What makes a pattern Popular - inspiration by Nordicknitting 13.04.2026 50:30
Welcome to the podcast, I want to thank @ nordicknittingpodcast for this weeks inspiration. Acts of kindness The speed we knitted our @ petiteknit sweaters, knitting necklines, knitting sleevesv#twoinone or #single sleeve. Double yarn v Single Yarn @ needleandfeather inspirational blanket knit. WHAT MAKES A PATTERN POPULAR @ laine_magazine how patterns get in front of purchasers. Before th...
Magic Loop or Magic Circle Knitting is all magic. 30.03.2026 45:45
Join our hilariously fun episode where we talk about: our experience at the two in one sock workshop. @ yarntrader @ jac1960 #magicloop #magiccircle the Shizen jumper by @ eritml using @ bonnies_daughter and doing the sleeves using the new technique. International Local Yarn shop day @ circustonichandmade colour matching for a project. @ nimble_knits #dianainthewoods mystery knit Buttons mo...
Are yarn shows all the same? The Great Yarn show spin 16.03.2026 51:35
Welcome to a new episode. Join us while we knitwit about knitting projects and yarn shows. This week we talk about: Test knit for @ sanna_and_co no secrets are revealed in the making of this podcast!! Steeking, good steeking yarn, button band before or after steek Tutorial by @ purl_together tubular cast off. tubular cast on 2 different ways @ysoldaTeague #Shezen by @ eritml yarn by bonnies_dau...
Knitting makes it into hip hop #thehilltophoods #cosbysweater 02.03.2026 49:17
Join us to laugh about all things knitting. This week we talk about: @knit.love.wool #goldernfernsweater #colourwork @ louielolayarns We talk about her so much this week in multple sections I have to assure everyone it's not advertising and there are lots of other artisans out there. 😂 @ threadandmaple italian tubular cast on https://www.youtube.com/@ysoldateague/videos @ysoldateague @ sa...
Creative stocking: how your local yarn store may be stocking unique yarn lines . #wellworththemoney 16.02.2026 56:02
Join us this week as we talk all things knitting with friend of the Pod Hannah Ginn from @ circustonichandmade adding buttons and poppers. #alpinebloom @ boylandknitworks #priscillacardigan @ marzena.kolaczek WIP on the go since 2017 Cutting armholes and neck doodles @ pacificknitco #testknit @ brianaarlene #Cirrusyarn #testknit @ sanna_and_co yarn by @ louielolayarns @yarntraders bookclub #chap...
Is it pattern theft or creative influcence? what about AI? Thanks @abeeinthebonnet for the influence 02.02.2026 53:58
Laugh along with as as we talk about: Our blocking efforts for our @ marzena.kolaczek cardigans, spoiler alert #notperfect preblocking Button bands and button attachment. #cuttingaholeinmyknitting #germanshortrows buttons from @ maviscastlemaine getting your body size right. Swedish Knitting class preparations (samples) Connection with Katarina in Canberra If you have an instaname I'd love t...
would you attend a yarn show if you don't need yarn? - money for nothing 19.01.2026 48:23
Lets talk all things knitting: Our @ marzena.kolaczek cardigans the #priscilla and the #lyrebird are on the home stretch, we talk sleeves, straight and tapered. Yarn by #fibrespates @ adagiomills @ louielolayarns The difference in yarn weight and colour:). How many mistakes we made and how we dealt with them, including bobbles and cables. Getting a rhythmn. @ marzena.kolaczek bobble video...
Saving Knitting ... money for old rope 05.01.2026 49:48
HAPPY NEW YEAR Listen to enjoy all things knitting and more ... knitting related topics @ purlandfriends @ marzena.kolaczek #lyrebirdcardigan, #priscillacardigan Knitting left to right or is it right to left? Short row shoulders, many small charts @ louielolayarns Suri Silk and Merino Alpaca for Lyrebird Cardigan @ adagiomills and #cumulussilk for Priscilla Cardigan @ kathysfibres hand spun...
Is it cheaper to make your own Advent? #friendgifts 22.12.2025 59:44
Join us this week where we talk about our experiences gifting knitting advents to each other. @ tellybeanknits MKAL #gingerbreadmkal Chosing colours @ fancyyarnsaus eucalyptus yarn vest @ thegameofwool (we know it's over now but good to know our thoughts on the finalist. Shout out to @ louielolayarns for being so awesome @ marzena.kolaczek #lyrebird Christmas at the Swedish club. Teachi...
Embroidery on knits #neverheardofembroiderystabiliser #increaseofmicoplasticsatwoolshitheadquarters 08.12.2025 47:18
Getting Advent underway, Join us to talk all things knitting!! in this episode we talk about quick knits for kids @ witredesign and a similar adult vest Embroidery on knitting book by @ ku.ni.ber.ta brilliant and beautiful using embroidery stabiliser #enchantedmesa @westknits @tellybeanknits #gingerbreadMKAL Homemade Yarn Advents #yarnadvent Knitting in the news Solar panels put yarn toppers...
Enchanted Mesa and other knittng. What are you the number one of? All comments appreciated 24.11.2025 47:25
In this episode we talk about: #theslantingslipover @anneventzel #enchantedmesa @westknits #knitforthegirls @grocerygirls @threadandmaple @louielolayarns #stickyfingers #canadapost Weddingcardigan vintage pattern @maximoo #lowhangingfruit. @nimbleknits #whirlwindromance #weddingshawl @yarntrader order #embroidaryonknits @ku.ni.ber.ta Juit Gummlich (can't wait) workshops for tomboys #tombo...
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