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

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Episode 051: I Felt. Bookish. Jan 19, 2021

Show notes

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 page to learn more! Mindful Makkin Mauch Chunky from Kraemer Yarns A washboard may help you achieve more even felting. Cindy Pilon's patterns on Ravelry Get on the Morehouse Farm mailing list to learn about the new home for the flock! Alice Starmore's Aran Knitting Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting Alice Starmore's Charts for Color Knitting Mittens from Around Norway Knit Like a Latvian Traditional Knitting Patterns The I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group and the group on MeWe. Post your finished Tansies in one of those groups by January 31, 2021 to be entered to win a copy of Morehouse Farm Merino Knits.

Sponsors

Many thanks to Knit New Haven, Morehouse Farm, and the I Thought I Knew How Patrons for their support of the show. You can help the show by entering Amazon through Anne's Storefront, or by visiting the Be a Booster page.

Music

"Walking in Tokyo," by Lance Conrad and "It Ain't Cheap Being Poor," by Benjamin Bostick.

Episode 050: New Year, new goals (or not) Jan 05, 2021

Show notes

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 it into Canva and add your own list of daily to-dos before printing and using it yourself! Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves, by Louisa Harding Keepers of the Sheep: Knitting in Morocco's High Atlas and Beyond, by Irene Waggener et al. Contact Chris Dyer through Instagram to arrange for virtual tours of the croft or island of Bressay. The Tansie KAL is happening in the Morehouse Merino Flock Group. A giveaway is being offered for those who complete the shawl by January 31, 2021 in the I Thought I Knew How group, where you will also find the dates for listener knit alongs.

Sponsors

Knit New Haven is one of my local yarn stores. They have many difficult to find yarn lines, as well as beautifully designed tools and project bags. Morehouse Farm produces ultra fine merino wool yarn in upstate New York with extensive pattern support ranging from household items to clothing for the entire family. Changes are coming to the Morehouse Merino Flock group. Visit the website to get on the mailing list to learn more!

Wool& has added several new styles in the last few months. Have you had a look? Your purchase helps support the show at no additional cost to you.

Thank you to my listeners-turned-producers who support the show directly on Patreon.com!

Music

"Life is Wonderful," by Zac Nelson and "Dragons" by Mae Klingler.

Bonus Episode: Barbara Gray of the Shetland Textile Museum Dec 16, 2020

Show notes

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 with Anne and Erin Follow I Thought I Knew How on Instagram for the upcoming Yarn Stash Destash starting December 26. The Shetland Textile Museum is available on Facebook and Instagram. Also, check out their current competition that has been carried forward to 2021!

Episode 049: The Holiday Episode Dec 15, 2020

Show notes

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 Tree Pullover Spring Harvest Farm Find Shelly on Instagram and Ravelry Kelly Vaughn's Document Geek Blog Christmas and the Love of Documentation KnitSwag on Etsy and on Instagram Find Monika on Instagram The Light the World calendar with ideas for daily service.

Support the Show

Please visit the Be a Booster page for ways to support the show!

Music from the Episode

"Candle," by Roberto Diana "Silent Night," by Robbie Cavanaugh "It's Christmastime Again," by Nicholas Rowe "Lucky Day," by Zach Nelson "Thankful," by Bitmusic Pro

Episode 048: Terri Laura Dec 08, 2020

Show notes

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 thanks to the show Patrons! Please review the show on Apple Podcasts, or through whatever app you use to download it. It helps others find the show! Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves is the book you'll need for our first listener KAL of 2021. We'll be kicking the year off with Tansie! More details to come in the next episode! I am knitting mine in Morehouse Merino 2-ply sport in Blackberry with Brown Iris size 6/0 beads. Faithmead Yarns 1.0 crochet hook (easier than a .6 when trying to bead using size 6/0 beads) Shetland Wool Adventures Journal TJ Frog Podcast TJ Frog's Notecards and Coloring Book (To enter the giveaway, listen to the podcast!) I Thought I Knew How group on MeWe Terri Laura's Website for classes, patterns, and designs. Terri Laura's Website for the Amazing Qualities of Wool information and merchandise. Follow Terri Laura on Instagram, Facebook, and Ravelry.

Sponsors

Many thanks to Knit New Haven and Morehouse Farm for supporting the show! Visit their pages for events and specials! Thank you also to my patrons for joining in as producers! If you'd like to support, please visit the Be a Booster page for all the ways you can help the show grow!

Songs

"Make it Work" by Waresdanny and "Christmas Joy" by Louis Yoelin.

Episode 047: Chris Dyer of Garths Croft Bressay Dec 01, 2020

Show notes

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 Smith for providing recording space for the interview. If you would prefer to watch the interview with Chris Dyer, find it on their YouTube channel. A quick introduction to some of the archaeological sites on Shetland from Shetland.org. And more information about the aims of the Shetland Amenity Trust in preserving the archaeological sites of Shetland. Information about the Shetland breed. The poster of the different markings in Shetland Sheep.

Sponsors

Thank you to my patrons, Knit New Haven, and Morehouse Farm for sponsoring the podcast. You can also become a sponsor, or learn more about ways to support the podcast.

Episode 046: Janette Budge Nov 23, 2020

Show notes

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. Find it in the Audible app by searching for I Thought I Knew How. You have to listen to the episode to learn how to enter for the giveaway of one more copy of the Shetland Wool Adventures Journal. (Only open to US listeners this time!) Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves by Louisa Harding. The source of the KAL patterns for Evanthe and Tansie. Janette Budge's website, Facebook, Instagram, and Ravelry pages. (Sign up for her mailing list on her website to find out when her classes go live!) Watch this interview on YouTube My first interview with Janette Budge in 2019. Janette was hosted in Norway by Patricia Anne Fortune. Find her on Instagram at @p4chen Selbu Mittens Selbu Spinneri Jamieson and Smith/The Wool Brokers. Visit them for Shetland Wool Week Annuals, as well as their yarn and knitting belts. Forest Path Hap Fair Isle Designs from Shetland Knitters, Volume 1 (for Janette's Bonhouse Gift Bag pattern) Clickimin Cowl Bittersie Beanie This Farming Life Countryfile Support the Shetland Peerie Makkers, a group teaching traditional knitting methods in Shetland schools.

Sponsors

Thank you to my patrons, Knit New Haven, and Morehouse Farm for sponsoring the podcast! Additionally, please visit the Be a Booster Page to visit affiliates who support the show and learn about other ways you can support the show.

Episode 045: Ella Gordon Nov 03, 2020

Show notes

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 Wool Adventures Journal Manos Del Uruguay Allegria Grande Drops of Spring Mitts Enter the Manos Del Uruguay Giveaway by November 4, 2020. Visit the I Thought I Knew How Instagram feed to enter the Julz Makes Stitchmarker Advent giveaway by November 7, 2020. Prepare for the Online International Fiber Festival! Follow the OIFF on Instagram, Facebook, and Ravelry. Jamieson and Smith Watch the interview on the Jamieson and Smith YouTube Channel. Ella Gordon Designs on Facebook, Instagram, and Ravelry. Also visit her website for her blog!

Sponsors

The show is kindly sponsored by Knit New Haven and Morehouse Farm, as well as by listener sponsors on Patreon. You can also support the show by making a purchase from one of our affiliate on the Be a Booster page.

Episode 044: Viveka Velupillai of Uradale Yarns Oct 27, 2020

Show notes

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 of Manos Del Uruguay at the I Thought I Knew How Instagram account. Enter by November 4, 2020! Find the Halloween/October Knit Along in the I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group Langanloumous hand-spun yarn Poppy's Pompom Black Spider Shawl from Morehouse Farm Enter to win one of 5 copies of the Shetland Wool Adventures Journal Tell your friends about the upcoming Online International Fiber Festival, and find the shopping lists for the festival here, too! The festival is coming up, November 9 – 16, 2020! WIKITONGUES: Christine Speaking Shetlandic Dialect: Shetland Life Thelma's Reading in Broad Shetland Dialect Shetland for Wirds on Instagram Uradale Yarns Website Uradale Yarns on Instagram

Sponsors

Visit Knit New Haven in person, or shop through their saved Instagram stories! Morehouse Farm is running a series of 5 knit alongs to get your holiday knitting before December! Visit their website to pick up your supplies! Also, sign up for their Open Farm Day, coming November 1!

Episode 043: Misa Hay of Shetland Wool Adventures Oct 20, 2020

Show notes

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

Information about the Halloween/October Knit-Along Leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show Support the show directly on Patreon The I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group Watch my interviews from Virtual Shetland Wool Week on the Jamieson and Smith YouTube Channel Subscribe to the Shetland Amenity Trust YouTube account to find the "official" videos for Virtual Shetland Wool Week MRI Maakers website for patterns and finished objects The Online International Fiber Festival is coming November 9 – 16, 2020 Craftsy.com Misa Hay of Shetland Wool Adventures Order your copy of the Shetland Wool Adventures Journal directly from Shetland Wool Adventures or from The Woolly Thistle Global Classroom Misa Hay on the Shetland with Laurie Podcast Promote Shetland Shetland Wool Week Andy Ross's Global Yell textile tours Follow Shetland Wool Adventures and I Thought I Knew How on Instagram, and find the giveaway post on the I Thought I Knew How account to enter the giveaway for one of 5 copies of the Shetland Wool Adventures Journal! This is Me — Knitted with Merrily Hall Duke of Nikko's patterns to raise funds for the Metamorphosis Project in Memphis, TN, on Facebook and Instagram.

Sponsors

Knit New Haven has yarns, project bags, and more available to buy by phone in their Instagram Saved Stories. Find them here along with their information on how to place an order! Morehouse Farm is running a series of 5 knit alongs called Done in December to help you get your Christmas knitting done before the holidays get crazy. Find the mega-kit that includes all the yarn and patterns on their website! Wool&'s dresses are my new favorites. They are a perfect base layer through fall and winter. If you want to give them a go, please use my link and you'll be helping to support the show!

Music

"Wine and Roses" by Rickard D. McCue and "Shame on Me," by Lance Conrad, featuring Ashley DuBose.

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