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The Woolshit Podcast

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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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Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

What do you do when you don't like your finished knit? 18.08.2025

In this Episode we talk about: Chunky Dahlia @leneholmesamsoe @melbournecitydyeworks1 What do you do if you don't like your finished knit?  #gifiting #loanoutyourknit #whydon'tyou likeit Vanilla mindless knitting #vintageknitting #weddingcardi @dellaQ #ohbag @maximoo #Frostberrysweater #cheatingonthebobbles @theyarnbarrow  @westknits #sockalong #mysterysockalong  @camillavaddk #handknits...

Good Marriage Counselling advice #sharingiscaringwithknitting Yarn chicken #storiesfromthehenhouse 04.08.2025

This week we talk about: @ melbournecitydyeworks01 #chunkydalia knit by @ leneholmesamsoe #yarnchicken  Marriage guidance #windingskeins purling through the back look  Wedding shawl @nimbleknits @circustonichandmade #blockingitems crochet picots @maximoo Do you tell someone if you see a mistake #stepastepsweater Pros and Cons of MKALS  @westknits #latvianbraids increases and decreases Knitting in...

Yarn shows; is there too much choice? #cashforstash Do you need a plan? 21.07.2025

In this episode we talk about: Having a plan to purchse yarn over random purchasing.  Overwhelm with too much choice.   #shoplocal #loyaltyiseverything getting sucked in to luxury items.  If anyone knows where I got my fabulous coral ceramic ring please let usknow in the comments. non yarn purchasing to save stash space. #goodthinking Hiding stash from your husband.  #cashforstash Going to the Yar...

What do you know about lace? Political knitting and porn messages on instagram 07.07.2025

In today's episode we have a special guest.  Nim Teasdale from @nimbleknits and we talk all things lace designs. Listen closely and you may hear Tony have a bath in the sink!!  The Whirlwind Romance Shawl,  details about the stitches, difficulties and tips on lace knitting. @circustonichandmade picking up lost yarn overs #yarnover Blocking lace #blocking #blockingshawls #lace #openlikeabutter...

The wonder of UV NEP. Is it safe to drive a train and knit? 23.06.2025

This week we talk about: Aal Ower Toorie - 2025 Hat Pattern   @thewoolbrokers kit from @yarntrader #fairisleknitting @shetlandwoolweek hat #aalowertorrie #knittinginpublic @harveynormanau Erma sock by @caledonianna #fishheadcreations @circustonichandmade sockyarn from @yarntrader using a UV light on the shindig Donegal tweed set (amazing) #glowup.  Why would you need to own a UV light? @nimbleknit...

Quick swatching, Does changing a pattern make it yours? knitting jumpers for penguins 10.06.2025

This week we talk about: hat pattern with @ shetlandwoolweek pattern swatching youtube video @ ellagordondesigns kit Jamieson and Smith @ thewoolbrokers  project including yarn by @craftbybella dyed by A.C. pattern by @ handmade_by_florence #stepbystepsweater day out with @ cambrian_wool   #Britishwoolboard what is fair use and what is stealing.  Contraversy on the facebook sock knitters group. si...

Are you a yarn Snob and should you avoid Temu? 02.06.2025

Welcome to our latest episode: In this episode we talk  #ghostflight @qatar @ambahobrien #ochrecardigan #possumyarn @circustonichandmade @outlawyarn travelling with the @dellaq #minimessingerbag  #slantingslipover by @anneventzel knitted in @erikaknightyarns #wildwool nettle yarn. making a custom beanie @tincanknits #app #mattressstitch @alexiswinslow #youtubevideo sockyarn from @ fleursofstirling...

how do you chose a pattern and related decisions 12.05.2025

This is a reduced episode as one of us is on a holiday In todays episode we talk about chosing a pattern. scrolling for a pattern. chosing a style likes and dislikes having matching yarn seeing someone else wearing a garment looking for techniques you havent done before send us your technique for looking for a pattern Perfect listening while knitting.   

How do they get possum yarn, is it ethical? writing out a chart. 28.04.2025

In Todays episode we talk about: @anneVentzel #slantingslipover @ErikaKnight #wildwool Two different patterns at the same time on one piece of work Interpreting charts Twisted Rib Knitting flat  @vikinggarn @blackwattle #honeysuckle #cashmere how much difference does it make 10ply from 8 ply. Garment drape and size. @ambahobrien #ochrecardigan @curioushandmade #possum great lace and changing needl...

Costs of patterns, cost of classes, any chance of price matching? 14.04.2025

In this episode we talk about: #seaglasssweater by @wool.and.pine #magicknot #sewnbindoff #neck #sweaterstyle #colourwork #tightfitknits.  How the jumper may ride up at the yoke. #shortrows #scrapyarn Does this pattern use up your scrap yarn. Can you get a neat finish #ochrecardigan @ambahobrien @circustonichandmade #possumyarn  @vikinggarn #refletive hat #fishermansrib  Cost of patterns Cost of c...

Shawl competition entry rules, no laundering the knitwear - but what does that actually mean? 31.03.2025

In this episode we talk about: @ eritml #flores top #patternconstruction #favouriteproject @wood.and.pine #seaglasssweater #colourwork changing colour every row #patternconstruction  #choosingcolours #topdownknitting without raglan sleeves #magicknot Tony got injured.  #cedarbox #doesitwork #storingyarn #knittingtogether @mtbarkershow #winningshawl  Rules of entry of your shawl,  can't enter...

So many needles to tryout and don't steal Kevin Bacon - PRIZE DRAW WINNING NUMBER ANNOUNCED 17.03.2025

In this episode we talk about: @elenorMortenson #artnouveaucardigan #mulitcolouredcardigan #steeking Do you knit the button band before or after the steek #collettecardigan #armmistakes knitting two arms the same (or not) @ anneventzel #slantingslipover @nomadfarms FibreFeast  @yarnarama @knitpro @chiaoogoo @addi @lykke  #metal needles #woodenneedles #copperneedles #pointytips #blunttips #slides  ...

How does knitting magic happen? Wearing a dog hair jacket as a form of punishment 03.03.2025

In this episode we talk about:  #emotionsupport chicken @theknittingtreela @Ertml @yarnwick #vegalavender #florespullover #collettecardigan @ambrahobrien #astravesthat @elenormortenson #artnouveaucardigan @skeinmachine @blackwattle mindfulness in Knitting by Rachael Matthews including colours as purity and the famous dog hair jacket Digital licences KNITTING IN THE NEWS What can theorectical physi...

Should you share a pattern with a friend? 17.02.2025

This weeks episode includes discussions on #artnouveaucardigan by @ElenorMortenson yarn from @skeinmachine @blackwattle. #AlmaCardigan @Sanna_and_co Colourwork v mosaic for ribbing Changing your knitting technique italian cast on #Astravest @ambahobrien @maximoo #Violentbloom Sock #emotionalsupportchicken @theknittingtreela Mattress stitch #vegalavenderyarn @yarnwick @ garnbutikennystvindan   viki...

What does your partner think of your knitting hobby? 03.02.2025

As one of the beloved podcasters is living it up in Europe this is a humerous look at the other side of knitting with our technical guru, who is not a knitter. In this episode we discuss: making the podcast, editing and sound knitting buzz words knitting gadgets every day carries when men don't knit (sorry for those of you who do, I know there are many but the discussion was very funny) Why m...

The Yarn Trader - why a great yarn shop tops Amazon (including being the samaritans for knitting) 20.01.2025

Wecome to our latest episode.  Today we are at the @yarntrader our Local Yarn Store with Tania the wonderful owner.   In this episode we talk about: Knitting holidays #TheYarnTrail @vogueknittingonline - tune in for an exclusive on the new Austrailan Vogue holiday adventures. @sosu Vogue knitting classes @yarntraders famous knitting at the movies. The best movies to watch while knitting #princessb...

Knitting in the nude. The Big Questions - do you bother purling through the back loop? or working out wraps per inch? 06.01.2025

Welcome to the latest episode,  today we witter on about: the advent round up @louielolayarns @ambahobrien #partycardy #radventcardy. Purling through the back loop #purlthebackloop @knitalongclub 12 days of Christmas @circustonichandmade @craftbybella Great Christmas gifts Della Q project bag @yarntrader @dellaqbags SwedishSweater book by Britt-Marie Christoffersson @Elenormortensen #artnouveaucar...

knitting every day for fun and advent, same dye different sheep 23.12.2024

get a cup of christmas cheer and some knitting then join us, in this episode we discuss: knitting advents @louielolayarns chosing a pattern @ambahobrien #partycary #radventcardigan changing the pattern #innovation photographing yarn #yarnpictures  #leftoveryarn #turkishcaston different sheep types and yarn colours #stripes the alma cardigan #almacardigan @ sanna_and_co #steeking #finnish #InariSaa...

Knitting Advent projects. Are spoilers bad news? 09.12.2024

Welcome to our latest episode, this week we talk about: the finished flora top #garnbutiklinköping  #yarnwickvegalavender #yarnwick  @yarnwick @olaugbeate making bobbles in the garment knitting advents @louielolayarns @ambahobrien #partycardi #partycardy #radventcardy #girlband is there enough knitting in an advent pattern? #avidknitters posting spoilers #spoilers #knittingadvent #raverly knitting...

knitting with Lavender fibre and crocheting lavender flowers (only connected by the word lavender) 25.11.2024

In this episode we talk about: quick round up of the westknits MKAL - knitting the waves of the pattern extention.  spoiler one of us did it, the other didn't. Knitting with Lavender fibre @yarnwick @ olaugbeate bergogranboms Using #knitprocubix #knitprozing #knitprosymphonie #wornoutneedles#garnbutiklinköping  #yarnwickvegalavender #yarnwick #stickgäris The latter means "knitting pig&qu...

MKAL round up, Knitting advents and knitting a uterus. 11.11.2024

In this week's episode: @westknits round up. #gogodynamo #westknitsbestknits Changing a pattern, plodding on to the end of a pattern. Knitting advents, joining a christmas knitalongs and how to join in. @louielolayarns #colourblindness  @curioushandmade #knitvent @ambahobrien #jollyjumper #celestialwrap #radventcardi #particardi #radventthrow @crafbybella @circustonichandmade #chritmasknitalo...

Westknits MKAL 2024 clue 3 & 4 #gogodynamo 28.10.2024

In this episode we talk about clue 3 and 4 of the Westknits MKAL 2024 it includes: @westknits short row triangles ssk or knit 2 tog or maybe nothing. German short rows. stitch markers. Repeats tiny bobbles and slip stitches. slip one yarn to the back or front? slipstitch triangles. optical illusion.  using the video or written pattern. @louielolayarns #knitfor the girls @threadandmaple. Alpaca yar...

Westknits Mkal2024 clue 1 and 2 14.10.2024

In this episode we talk in depth about the Westknits MKAL 2024 We include: colour choices, Mohair Dare. Knitting semi circles. Joining together with knitting pick up stitches. left handed things to look out for. counting stitches. Tinking back. making 'bubbles'. Using videos. Brioche.  Undoing Brioche. Knitting with Mohair single strand. @westknits #westknitsmkal2024 @ausorganicwool @cir...

Circus Tonic Handmade Part 2 07.10.2024

Continue the conversation with us as we talk all things yarn with Hannah from Circus Tonic Handmade: This episode includes some crotchet too!! Knitting a pattern more than once. Yokes bottom up. Podcasts. @jamodesigns @skeinmachine @boylandknitworks @handmakeCreate @Kathdavies Perfect listening while knitting.   

Circus Tonic Handmade part 1 01.10.2024

In today's episode we have an indepth discussion with Hannah Ginn from Circus Tonic Handmade. @circustonichandmade It includes: inspiration for colours. Types of wool, plys and weights. how to chose the kind of wool you need for a project. Knitting yolks. Steeking correctly. techniques for knitting colourwork. WIPs. #calypsocardigan @blackcatknitco @loopinewoolco @spincycle_yarns #blocking #c...

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