The Woolshit Podcast

Welcome woolshitters, in this episode we witter on about: One year into the podcast we quickly recap our year in projects.   #babyblankets  @westknits #geogradient #glitteringsnowscape #socks @petiteknits #littlesisterromper @anne.b.hanssen.design #collettecardigan @dotpebbles_knits #kitten @ysoldaTeague #slippers @lucindaguy #bellabunny @unwind_knitwear #orbit @strikkeKaffe #scallopedbabypants @A...

In Today's episode we are at the new yarn shop in Blackwood South Australia. Join us for lots of hilarity and general knitwittery We talk with Jamo and Matt about all things Skein Machine The Shadow Shawl, with Jamo the Designer.  @Jamo #shadow Shawl. The house yarn #homedyes  All the Yarn that is stocked.  @dovedale @craftbybella @Maximoo @Siansyarns @Fiori @BlackWattle @fiberlilly @rustyarn...

Welcome Back.  In today's episode we talk woolshit about: Going to woolshops in Paris London and Wales  @lil_weasel @looplondonloves @ammoniteyarns @qingfibre @woollywumkins @cambrianwool  Finishing up the @Ambahobrien MKAL Lavender jumper @olanabeatebjelland @yarnwick #vegalavender Slippers @yoldateag #thrumming New Yarn shop @skeinmachine New project @jamo #shadowshawl Knitting in the news:...

In this episode we have: Jumper modeling. Sleeve Length and style Tool for protecting stitches when trying on jumper. MKAL This or That @ambahobrien. @Circustonichandmadesale. @louieLolaYarn Sale as it happened. Knitting in the news: Many people may be underestimating value of hobby equipment – survey | The Independent What happened to the cat that ate a ball of yarn?  She had mittens. Perfect lis...

In this episode we are joined by @craftbybella #penpalrange #teastainedpaper #kindregards #pressedflowers We talk about: the continuing drama of the #orbitsweater by @unwind_knitwear. Needle Cables. Running out of wool #ThisorthatMKAL by @ambahobrien Colour Choice. Why would a pattern not work as prescribed. Taking Photographs. Having a market stall. World record for blanket knitting. we mention @...

In this episode we talk about: Stranded Knitting patter #Orbitjumper by @unwind_knitwear New MKAL @ambahobrien #thisorthat , wool choices, colours and all associated knitwittery. @louielolayarn Weaponised incompetence. International knitting in public day.  Yarn bombing @Cityofadelaide #yarnbombing #forestofdreams. PHD knitting  topics #PHD #PHDknitting getting patterns the old fashioned way, gett...

In this episode we talk about stranded knitting: pattern by  @unwind_knitwear  called #orbitsweater  #strandedknitting colour choice. carrying floats. #knittingfloats using markers #markers increasing stitch technique. @craftbybellawool we also cover: wrist yarn holder. #wristyarn holder #yarnholder Mulesing/flystrike. making safe wool purchase choices. The knitting Nannas.  @knittingnannassyd #kn...

In This episode we talk about: Our finished #twentyfourbirdsMKAL by @curioushandmade #ravelry our visits to wool shops including : @valleywools and her marvellous welsh wool knowledge  @woolcroft   and their KAL with @ambahObrien  @garnbutikennystvindan @bertas.plagg @bergogranboms @ammoniteyarns (it was closed by got me on the trail) Other projects baby leggings by @strikkekafe and flora top by @...

In this episode we talk about: Clue 2 and 3 of the Mkal  #twentyfourbirdsMKAL Knitting baby leggings #scallopbabypant @Strikkekaffe wooden needles v metal needles.  What do you use? update on the Normandy Knitters art installation @normandy_knitters @tansyforster Knitting Advents @louielolayarns @circustonichandmade @tincanknits App The Forest Light pattern by @jen Steingass #knitwittery #woolshit...

Join us this week when we cover the topics of: @curioushandmade MKAL What is lace #laceknitting #lace Crochet cast on #crochetcaston various needle options Variegation in wool and pattern definition #patterndefinition #colours how do you fold a circular shawl? Gorgeous Girls virtual garden party @gorgeousgirlsvirtualgardenparty emotional support chickens #emotionalsupportchickens @annettecorsino @...

In this weeks episode we talk  more about knitting two socks in one. Lulu Pullover by @petitknit with Moda Vera Wool and soy bean and Mohair from a Chinese website. Shrinking your knits and ugg boots. We also take you with us to the @yarntrader where we get wool for our next big project, the twenty four birds MKAL by @curioushandmade starting on 28 March 2024 Knitting in the news includes : The em...

In this episode we attend the SA FibreFeast  The Yarn show organised by @yarnarama and @purlandfriends.   We chose the winner of our give away with our random number selector.  You have to listen to see if your number was revealed.  We discuss our purchases and much much more. We talk with: Bella from @craft by Bella. Tara from @fennecfoxco Jamo from @jamo.store. Melissa from @strandedinoz. Shelle...

This week we talk in detail about knitting two socks in one Anna Karenina style. Also on this episode the finishing of the kitten project andwe discuss Visible mending a short animation on knitting that has been nominated for a BAFTA award https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000009223668/visible-mending.html @sammoreanimate @tensionbirds @hamiltonbrown In the News, farmers burn wool as it is...

In this episode we discuss:  knitting the kitten by @Claire Garland of dot pebbles. a free sample from @greatsouthernyarn  @fibrefeast and our great adventure when we podcast there.  some chat on getting chocolate out of knitting.   Stories from Japan #skiing #yarn #balaclava the knitting dictionary and words that may seem like everyday words but are really knitting terms #cake #frog #wip #vanilla...

In this episode we talk about our last 2 weeks knitting @StephenWest's  #Hyberknitting KAL. Other topics are:  @FibreFeast SA coming up in March. Knitting a cat by Claire Garland @dotpebbles Taking knitting needles on an aeroplane. Colourwork Guardian Article on Fair isle.   www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/holding-pattern-fair-isle-woolies sock knitting. Vivacious 4ply. Perfect listening whi...

In this episode we talk extensively about the first 12 sections of the Westknits snowscape knit.    It's such an interesting pattern with lots of intricate details.  Listen to our successes and difficulties with the tips and trips we learned along the way. Perfect listening while knitting.   

Welcome to our pre-Christmas episode where we chat about our finished Christmas projects and get started on the Hyberknitting.  The Hyberknitting theme appears multiple times during our chat. mentioned in this episode @lucindaGuy @louieandlolayarns @Purlandfriends @Yarntraders @DawnFrench @strandedinoz @fripperies&bibelots #fibrespatsvivacious #intarsia #Bunnysquares #alittlebitmarvellous #die...

In this episode we talk about Steeking (you can see a short reel of us cutting our Steeks on the wool_shit instagram page) #steekthiscoffeecosy @RachelHenry @Remilyknits We also talk about sewing knitted seams.  #Mattressstitch posting knits overseas and potential tax payments at the destination. Knitting slippers #cadeautjeslipper by @ysoldaTeague  Knitting baby rompers #littlesistersromper @peti...

This episode includes knitwittery discussion of knitting anecdotes from At Knits End by Stephanie Pearl McPhee . Making a doll.  How to knit intarsia,  undoing a cast on edge. Knitting Advent box by Louie and Lola Yarn,  Big apology to Karina who is amazing but I thought may be called Katrina.  No excuses. Knit for the girls bundle arrival. Is knitting dying out?  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/...

Coffee table knitwittery  from a very hot #South Australia.  two  knitting enthusiast friends talk about all things knitting.   Not experts but  keen to share their knitting hobby with the world. topics include  #clue4 of the #westknitsMKAL #knitintheround #magicloop #demontrolls #knittingadvent #festivalKAL #Indigodyeworkshop #cinema #julesverne #knttingbroaches #crochet #knittingatthecinema #woo...

Caroline and Lisa knitwitter about the MKAL clue 4.  How to dip5 and finishing the scarf.   They also talk about what other crafting things they have 'on the go' What are you listening to while crafting?  Caroline and Lisa give you their listening recommendations.   #Lucindaguy #suzannesommers # knittingrabbit #stephenwest #westknitsmkal #sosumkal2021 #knitforthegirls #louieandlolayarns...

Knitwittering with Caroline and Lisa.  Join us for clue 3 of the Westknits MKAL 2023.  compare our mistakes with yours and woolshit all things knitting. shout outs to Louis&Lola Yarns as we talk about knitting for the girls. Also mentioned is Lucinda Guy and her Rabbit pattern. Perfect listening while knitting.   

Caroline and Lisa knitwitter about clue 2 of the West Knits mystery knit along Perfect listening while knitting.   

Caroline and Lisa talk in depth about the clue one of the Westknits MKAL.   Mkals, colours, techniques, picking up stitches, pivoting to a new clue or not.  All the ups and downs, tips and techniques that knitters find enjoyable from the fantastic Stephen West. Perfect listening while knitting.