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NH Knits Ep 082 - Silver Forest Jul 20, 2018

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Welcome to Episode 82 of New Hampshire Knits, where I share the latest news at The Woolly Thistle, and all about my latest FO, Silver Forest. There’s plenty on the needles too and plans are coming together for TWT Fall Sweater KAL - I hope you join me for this episode and start planning your own sweater knitting ready to join in the KAL. Thanks for listening!.

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John Arbon Textiles - Knit By Numbers DK

Little Grey Sheep - Hampshire DK Susan Crawford’s Fenella and Exelana Silver Forest Yoke Sweater by Jennifer Steingass @knit.love.wool Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme 2003, 2005, 2001, 2009

Calix by Elizabeth Doherty @bluebeestudio

Blacker Lyonesse

Balvraid Hap from Blacker Yarns

Birlinn Yarns Peaty Brown 4ply

Voe Vest by MJ Mucklestone

TWT Fall Sweater KAL on Ravelry, #TWTsweaterKAL2018

Faithmead of Wales: Teeswater, BFL, Corriedale, Leicester Longwool

Louise from Knit British: #naturesshadesalong Einrum from Iceland Erika Knight 100 Blue Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering Rauma Yarns

“Bloomsbury” by Marie Wallin calls for Rowan Felted Tweed DK

“Vintage Shetland Project” by Susan Crawford is in it’s second’s printing coming in the next few weeks. Click here to be notified when preorders go live.

Laine Issues 1-5 now available

Handy Woman by Kate Davies, coming to TWT soon Kits: Peerie Flooers by Kate Davies in Jamieson & Smith Ola Sweater Kit by Ella Gordon - sold out, more to come Burra Cowl in Jamieson Spindrift - sold out, more to come Paterson in Susan Crawford’s Fenella - cover design on Vintage Shetland Project - kits available Fair Isle Cap Kit in Jamieson & Smith Heritage yarn

NH Knits Ep 081 - Spring at Squam Jun 22, 2018

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Welcome to Episode 81 where I tell you all about my time at the Spring Squam Art Workshop (spoiler alert: I loved it!) and I have an FO! There’s plenty On The Needles and some plans are being hatched. And of course, there’s a Woolly Thistle update. Enjoy! Shownote links: The Woolly Thistle

Squamartworkshops.com

West Highland Way by Kate Davies Color work Playbook by Knitsonik Breeze by Making Stories Handy Woman by Kate Davies, coming to TWT soon

Silver Forest Yoke sweater by Jenn Steingass

Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme

Tidal Yarns

Honey Plum by Melody Hoffman @bmandarines Sweet Lace Pie (pattern not released yet but is coming) by Annie Rowden @byannieclaire

Balvraid Hap by Blacker Yarns

Birlinn Yarns

Calixby Elizabeth Doherty Blacker Lyonesse Marie Wallin’s new book BLOOMSBURY is available for preorder direct from Marie. The Woolly Thistle will have it in stock shortly and we’re getting lots more Rowan Felted Tweed DK for which the patterns are written.

John Arbon Knit By Numbers DK

Fenella by Susan Crawford Vintage now in stock and Excelana will be in the shop soon. Tuku Sock 03 Auri for the Lotta Dress in Laine 5 By Hand 6: Blue Ridge Mountains Amirisu Peerie Flooers Kit Burra Cowl Kit Dishes from Highland Stoneware Vintage Shetland Project sold out at TWT but there are copies available at your LYS. More copies coming to TWT soon. You can read Franklin Habit’s review on Mason Dixon website here (who also has several copies for sale).

NH Knits Ep 080 - Squam Bound Jun 08, 2018

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Thank you for tuning into Episode 80 of New Hampshire Knits proudly sponsored by The Woolly Thistle! Come visit The Woolly Thistle at the Squam Art Fair on Squam Lake in New Hampshire on Saturday June 9th 7-10p. Helpful links:

Squamartworkshops.com

knitsforastrid.com gofundme.com/astrid-and-fred

Silver Forest Yoke sweater by Jenn Steingass

Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme

Tidal Yarns

Balvraid Hap by Blacker Yarns

Birlinn Yarns

Marie Wallin’s new book BLOOMSBURY is available for preorder direct from Marie. The Woolly Thistle will have it in stock shortly and we already have a generous supply of Rowan Felted Tweed DK for which the patterns are written.

John Arbon Knit By Numbers DK

Fenella by Susan Crawford Vintage now in stock and Excelana will be in the shop soon. Einrum from Iceland

Erika Knight Blue 100

Vintage Shetland Project sold out at TWT but there are copies available at your LYS. More copies coming to TWT soon. You can read Franklin Habit’s review on Mason Dixon website here (who also has several copies for sale).

NH Knits Ep 079 - Quick Natter May 11, 2018

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Welcome to episode 79 where we have a quick catch up on my knitting, we have a wee bit audio from sheep up in Fair Isle and as always a shop update from The Woolly Thistle. Thanks for listening! @lainemagazine @camillavad Magnolia Sweater Einrum Tidal Yarns Riddari Lettlopi Humblebee Socks Blacker Hebridean Mohair blend Squam Art Fair John Arbon Textiles Faithmead Ullcentrum West Yorkshire Spinners Erika Knight Rauma The Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford Fenella by Susan Crawford Uniform Making 5: Color

NH Knits Ep 078 - What's your name? Apr 27, 2018

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Welcome in and enjoy the latest episode of New Hampshire Knits with 2 Finished Objects, On the Needles, Winners of the NHK Mitten KAL and a quick shop update, The Vintage Shetland Project and the release of Fenella yarn by Susan Crawford. @scandiwork Christiandatter Mittens @ovisetcetera @lainemagazine @camillavad Magnolia Sweater Einrum Tidal Yarns Riddari Lettlopi Humblebee Socks Blacker Hebridean Mohair blend NHKMittenKAL2018 @makersmerch Squam Art Fair John Arbon Textiles Faithmead Ullcentrum West Yorkshire Spinners Erika Knight Rauma The Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford Fenella by Susan Crawford Uniform Making 5: Color

NH Knits Ep 077 Apr 13, 2018

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Thank you for listening to Episode 77 which features a conversation with Knitsonik creator Felicity Ford. Our chat took place while at Edinburgh Yarn Festival last month. Enjoy!!

The Woolly Thistle

Knitsonik Colorwork Sourcebook

Knitsonik Colorwork Playbook will be available at The Woolly Thistle as soon as possible.

#NHKmittenKAL2016 Christiandatter Mittens @scandiwork @ovisetcetera Riddari Sweater Lettlopi Magnolia Sweater @camillavad Einrum Icelandic yarn Tidal Yarns

NH Knits Ep 076 Mar 30, 2018

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Welcome to Episode 76 where we attend EYF and have a lovely chat with Susan Crawford, author of the Vintage Shetland Project. Sarah of Fibretrek and I also have a wee dram and discuss our thoughts on Edinburgh and EYF. There’s also a Woolly Thistle update. Enjoy!

NH Knits Ep 075 Mar 16, 2018

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Welcome to Ep 75 of New Hampshire Knits where you get to hear gripping tales of deadline knitting for EYF as well as hear about some of the new yarns available this month at The Woolly Thistle. Claire will be at EYF when this airs and promises to return with stories for next time. The chickens visit us at the end of this episode with your Moment of Hen. Enjoy!

NH Knits Ep 074 Mar 02, 2018

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This episode of New Hampshire Knits has what’s on and off the needles as well as announcing all the new yarns coming to The Woolly Thistle in March. Enjoy!

NH Knits Ep 073 - A sleeve is a fine birthday present Feb 16, 2018

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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 73. In addition to what’s On and Off The Needles, I share a silly mistake I made on the current WIP, I nonchalantly give a sleeve as birthday present and I get excited for the NH Knits Mitten KAL that starts 2/28/18. There’s also EYF updates, chatter about the Blackerpodkal as well as The Woolly Thistle shop update. Enjoy!!

Mentions and Links: The Woolly Thistle Edinburgh Yarn Festival New Hampshire Mitten Kal #nhkmittenkal2018 NHK Rav Group TWT Rav Group BlackerPodKAL Tightly Spun - excellent new podcast Siri by Linnea Ohman NorseKnits ebook by Kristin Drysdale @scandiwork Tidal Yarns Riddari by Veddis Jonsdottir Lettlopi Yarn Rauma Finullgarn now in stock and expecting but update in the next couple of weeks @knit.love.wool - Jen Steingass Laine 4 - Preorders Stockbridge Cardigan by Ysolda Tukuwool @p4chen – Patricia Selbu mitten blockers Melody Hoffman @bmandarines Plotulopi Blacker Samite Blacker St Kilda Blacker Mohair The Knitting Goddess - big new update coming soon Black Elephant - coming soon Regia 6ply Rowan Mohair Silk This Thing of Paper by Karie Westermann Shetland by Marie Wallin Tuck Stitches by Nancy Marchant

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