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Bonus episode REACTION to S1E1 'GAME OF WOOL'04 Nov 202500:21:49

Join us on our phone call following our separate viewings of 'the game of wool'

get our immediate reactions.  Tell us what you think.

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Would you change your name for knitting?27 Oct 202500:51:08

Show notes to follow - but it's good

Perfect listening while knitting.   

The wonder of UV NEP. Is it safe to drive a train and knit?23 Jun 202500:46:33

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?

@nimbleknits #whirlwindromance

advice from @circustonic #hoshukulace #weddingshawl #nofudging

@petiteknits #luluslipover Are iron motifs childish?

#spitsplice #sewnbindoff #germantwistedcaston

Stephen West explanatory Videos @westknits

@thewoolbarrow #frostberry sweater @westyorkshirespinners #croft @camillavad #fieldsweater

Worsted pool table cover

Knitting in the news

https://www.gbnews.com/news/london-tfl-tube-driver-sacked-knitting-watching-videos

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20n7979vd2o

97 year old woman commended for knitting blankets for homeless cats and dogs



Perfect listening while knitting.   

Quick swatching, Does changing a pattern make it yours? knitting jumpers for penguins10 Jun 202500:44:27

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.

similar patterns that we are going to craft @thewoolbarrow #frostberryswaters

@camillavaddk #fieldsweater

14 June Knitting in public day

Knitting in the news

Knitting sweaters for oil spill penguins (and baby Rhinos)

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv5vg6dpzpo

Story sent to us by @knitwrap  - thanks for the heads up

@abchobart interview with mens knitting group

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Are you a yarn Snob and should you avoid Temu?02 Jun 202500:50:07

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 #opalyarnsocks  #FriedensreichHundertwasser  @addi_by_selter #Crazytrio
  • @ammoniteyarns #croft @westyorkshireknitters
  • Major topic #yarnsnobs  #temu




Perfect listening while knitting.   

how do you chose a pattern and related decisions12 May 202500:19:50

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 Apr 202500:40:55

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 needle size.
  • How do they get possum yarn?



Knitting in the news

designer honoured by king fortunate to do the job

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr52yz8m98eo

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Costs of patterns, cost of classes, any chance of price matching?14 Apr 202500:37:46

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 classes 
  • #Slantingslipover @anneventzel
  • #paintbrushtank @brianaarlene



Perfect listening while knitting.   

Shawl competition entry rules, no laundering the knitwear - but what does that actually mean?31 Mar 202500:49:08

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 a second competition with same shawl
  • what constitutes washing your knitwear?
  • @elenormortensen #artnouveausweater #patterncorrection 
  • SECOND CHANCE FOR A WINNING NUMBER
  • A comment on spotify, Thanks Eileen


KNITTING IN THE NEWS

Fox news attempt to talk craft 

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/crafts-sewing-knitting-crochet-gifts

BBC  Keeping Icelandic Knitting alive,  travel podcast

https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0kskqnj/keeping-traditional-icelandic-knitting-alive


Perfect listening while knitting.   

So many needles to tryout and don't steal Kevin Bacon - PRIZE DRAW WINNING NUMBER ANNOUNCED17 Mar 202500:41:00

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
  •  @siansyarn #thehungrycatapillar #watermelon
  • @jamo  Did we have an exlcusive?
  • @dearPru  We loved the stitch makers, but her workshops are always sold out so quickly!!
  • @mountbarkerfair putting an entry in for judging. 
  • @erishimuzu #floresjumper 

GIVE AWAY RESULTS

to claim your prize, send us a private message and a picture of your card.  We will send you the stash!

Knitting in the news,  Definitely worth a read @kevinbacon Great story about a very important sculpture.

Fundraising crocheted pig returned after theft. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04nwq6q1w7o

Perfect listening while knitting.   

How does knitting magic happen? Wearing a dog hair jacket as a form of punishment03 Mar 202500:40:03

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 physics teach us about knitting https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226125019.htm

Young people turn to craft to cast off gloom.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jan/20/knitting-young-people-craft-gloom

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Should you share a pattern with a friend?17 Feb 202500:46:33

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 vikinggarn #glowinthedark
  • Yarn from woodpulp @svartafaretgarn #babytencel

This discussion comes in around minute 30.

  • What can you do with a pattern once you have purchased it? can a designer dictate how you use it?  The difference between sharing with a friend and putting it on a web page or pretending it is your design.



Perfect listening while knitting.   

permission to experiment with your knitting, building confidence in your ability.13 Oct 202500:49:24

In today's episode we talk about:

lace knitting stitches mistakes,  achievements moving with the yarn.  Understanding lace patterns  @nimble_knits #wisteriousmkal

@hi.ravelry

knitting dungarees, what went wrong? #goldenjumpsuit @bertaknitstore
@westknits permission to experiment

A year in knitting #brioche #chunkyjumper @witredesign

the difficulties of large needles. 

@leneholmesamsoe Chunky Dahlia

KNITTING IN THE NEWS

https://www.shetland.org/visit/events/wool-week

Perfect listening while knitting.   

What does your partner think of your knitting hobby? 03 Feb 202500:30:05

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 men make more news when they knit.
  • Knitting olympics
  • @yarnwick lavender yarn

Perfect listening while knitting.   

The Yarn Trader - why a great yarn shop tops Amazon (including being the samaritans for knitting)20 Jan 202500:51:39

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 #princessbride #conclave  
  • @Yarntrader classess #judysmagiccaston #twosocksatatime
  • When sewing becomes involved in knitting #kitchenerstitch #mattressstitch- Tania's origin story
  • Store stocks @officialchiaogoo @knitpro 
  • Amazing 12ply @malabrigoyarn
  • @circustonichandmade Exlcusive news a must listen
  • projects @elenormortensen #artnouveaucardigan
  • pros and cons of top down v bottom up colourwork @stephenwestvideos
  • posting perfect knitting social media posts 
  • knitting with black yarn (spoiler, its rubbish) #deathsocks
  • Lumos light review @lumoslumosworld
  • My favourite part - your local yarn store is like the knitting samaritans. Yarn store questions, designer questions @sanna_and_co
  • perfection is for god
  • @fibrefeast 
  • @agsa.adelaide a further exclusive if you are still listening


Perfect listening while knitting.   

Knitting in the nude. The Big Questions - do you bother purling through the back loop? or working out wraps per inch? 06 Jan 202500:44:29

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 #artnouveaucardigan #colourwork
  • @blackwattleyarn @skeinmachine 
  • #knitprozing @knitpro
  • #almacardigan @sanna_and_co
  • how to tell ply with wraps per inch/cm #perfectknitting #beaccurate #knowledgeispower
  • separating minis to make two matching socks.
  • Knitting light @lumoslumosworld arrived, to be reviewed over the next two weeks.


KNITTING IN THE NEWS

Knitters create nude christmas knitting display 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rj5nem27yo





Perfect listening while knitting.   

knitting every day for fun and advent, same dye different sheep23 Dec 202400:41:44

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 #InariSaami #colourwork
rolling hems #oops
not replying to texts #friends #knittingfriends
double yarn holding 
@yarntrader @urthyarns #treesforlife #turkish
presents @purlandfriends
more road gritting #thebritish #gritter

Nadolig LLawen
God Yul
Frohe Weilhnachten
Merry Christmas

May your Christmas be full of fun, family, friends and of course lots of yarn!!

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Knitting Advent projects. Are spoilers bad news?09 Dec 202400:41:53

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 in the round and inadvertently going the wrong way #idiot
  •  #knittingmistakes #knittingintheround
  • what does increase every three rows mean?
  • getting wool from @circustonichandmade in the sale #alpaca
  • Tuft hand lotion @tuftwoolens #tuft

#knitpro #knitprozing #knitprosymphonie #chiaogoo #changableneedles 

Knitting in the news  curtesy of Sarah Kelly  @S2sudz

Gritter gets christmas jumper https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d37zn0qv6o

Perfect listening while knitting.   

knitting with Lavender fibre and crocheting lavender flowers (only connected by the word lavender)25 Nov 202400:43:25

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" #berggranbom #floratopp
  • patterns in other languages #swedish #german
  • Community help @purlandfriends s@yarntrader talking to the designer.
  • Crotcheting Lavender Flowers #lavender
  • making another little sister romper #littlesisterromper #petiteknit @cambrianwool
  • crowdfunding for @carryoncrafting.shop #littleboxofcrochet
  • How do you tell if sheep are happy?


Knitting News
Hertford Yarn bombers have a ball with Cinderella display
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly2pvw2ge2o
sheep are happier in Northamptonshire https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cde76xyyn06o

Chunky Knits are back in fashion https://ninobrand.com/blogs/fashionopensource/knitwear-trends-2024-your-ultimate-guide-to-cozy-chic

Perfect listening while knitting.   

MKAL round up, Knitting advents and knitting a uterus.11 Nov 202400:48:26

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.
  1. @louielolayarns #colourblindness 
  2. @curioushandmade #knitvent
  3. @ambahobrien #jollyjumper #celestialwrap #radventcardi #particardi #radventthrow
  4. @crafbybella
  5. @circustonichandmade
  • #chritmasknitalong #patternsforminis
  • Temperature Blankets 
  • Knitting a uterus @craftylucy Lucy Pedder


In Sweden Hand knitted garments were voted christmas present of the year.

What x-men character likes to knit?  wool-verine

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Westknits MKAL 2024 clue 3 & 4 #gogodynamo28 Oct 202400:47:27

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 yarn gift.

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Westknits Mkal2024 clue 1 and 214 Oct 202400:40:22

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 @circustonichandmade


Perfect listening while knitting.   

Circus Tonic Handmade Part 207 Oct 202400:40:20

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.   

The Happy Fudger! The Moral of the story is, at least try and follow the pattern #thehappyfudger29 Sep 202500:47:34

in this episode we talk and laugh a lot about:

  • putting buttons on the field sweater, how do you get 11 buttons? 
  • @camillavaddk
  • steeking a shoulder opening on the #Almavest @sanna_and_co moral of the story is FOLLOW THE PATTERN
  • Can you knit lace and do anything else, e.g. talk, listen, travel and more?
  • #unpicking #cablingwithoutneedles #arguments over pattern deciphering
  • slow unveiling of the pattern instead of having a whole week in one hit.
  • moving markers when doing a repeat
  • Do you slip a stitch knitwise or purlwise and does it matter?
  • #wisteriousMkal @nimble_knits the joys of complex lace patterns
  • The @knitCompanion App


knitting in the news

KNITTING IN THE NEWS

update on the wartime knitting exhibition:

Stoke Minster has woolen scenes of wartime stitched up

Knitting Banksey:

Mystery yarn bomber makes knitted creations in Syston to celebrate ITV's 70th birthday | ITV News Central

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Circus Tonic Handmade part 101 Oct 202400:46:13

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 #colourwork #steeking #wips #gogodynamo
@grumpy.ginger.yarn @greatsouthernyarn @cloverleafcorriedalestud @looplondonloves @wildearthyarns
@uradaleyarns @westknits @ausorganicwool
#circussingle #possum #antipodiesfingering #gingercat #sportsweight #snowgums
#westknitskit #merinoalpaca #shetlandwoolweek #scalloway

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Do you use a yarn bowl? Can you recognise AI? Do you use Temu Gadgets? getting ready for the big MKAL 16 Sep 202400:54:34

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
  • @Ambahobrien #thisorthatMkal
  • @Curioushandmade #twentyfourbirdsmkal
  • @olaugBeate #floratop
  • @jamo #shadowshawl

Current projects:

  • #Shadowshawl
  • for the Crocheters from 11mins 37 we discuss my adhoc crochet cardigan project #crochetmagazine.

  • Up and coming @westknits #gogodynamo MKAL, colours and #knitwittery #excited #itsthattimeoftheyear

  • Using a Yarnbowl or not!!
  • How do you spot AI on the internet Youtubevideo  @EliseRoseCrochet.  Sorry I forgot her name in the actual podcast but Love her work.
  • latest Temu gadgets.

KNITTING IN THE NEWS:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynlvz0070o  - Knitting vandals
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqjgw4gnzwo  - Knitting the Olympic medals
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9ln1w57npo  - 95 Year old Knitter, 12 days of Christmas.

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Fun at the Skein Machine, Shadow Shawl, tips from the Designer02 Sep 202401:01:40

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 @rustyarns
  • #stitchmarkers #lego 
  • stitchmarkers
  • Find out all about the conception of the shop 

KNITTING IN THE NEWS 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly315yl1d4o

Perfect listening while knitting.   

We're back. Knitting catch up and all the regular knitwittery.19 Aug 202400:47:08

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:

www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/should-knitting-be-an-olympic-sport-20240801-p5jyjw






Perfect listening while knitting.   

How much do you think your knitting hobby costs?08 Jul 202400:48:40

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 listening while knitting.   

This or That MKAL and all things knitting with guest @Craftbybella24 Jun 202400:45:58

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
@unwind_knitwear
@Ambahobrien
@yarntrader
@Jamo
@woolandworks
@louielolayarns
@officialchiaogoo

#knitwittery #woolshit #woolshitpodcast #bestfriends #guests

Knitting in the news:
TikTok star the Tattooed Knitter sets world record for blanket knitting (bbc.com)

Perfect listening while knitting.   

International Knitting in Public. Orbit jumper knit and sign up of the New Ambah O'Brien MKAL10 Jun 202400:43:05

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, getting old patterns and using op shops. #opshops #knittingpatterns 

and so much more



Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy yarn which is kind of the same thing.


Perfect listening while knitting.   

the up and downs of our stranded knitting project plus the usual babble27 May 202400:45:32

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 #knittingnannas
  • Louie and Lola advent adventure. @louielolayarns #knittingadvent
  • more Cambrian wool purchases. @cambrian_wool
  • workshops.




The National Wool Declaration www.awex.com
The Knitting Nannas  knittingnannas.org (Sydney Knitting nannas)  or knitting nannas.com

Knitting in the news  bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-68898581











Perfect listening while knitting.   

24 birds in a pi shawl roundup, buying wool from our home country shops and all our latest project work13 May 202400:47:25

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 @olaugbeate
  • Yarn purchases @cambrian_wool @nellieandeve @malabrigoyarns @yarnwick @schoppelwolle
  • extras from @melocadesigns @rebeccasroom


KNITTING IN THE NEWS
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13370305/Britains-naughtiest-knitters-defend-anatomically-correct-dolls-causing-scandal-nude-figure-window-display.html

Special mention to @nathalieretourne (you will have to listen to find out the story of how you get on the podcast)


we mention an instagram comment by @mariekebc @wonderwool 
#pishawl #wrapping #babyleggings
#addicubix #vegalavdnder
#knittersofinstagram #woolshit #knitwittery #woolshitpodcast

AND SO MUCH MORE

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Are there 24 birds in the MKAL? knitting baby leggings and what kind of needles do you use?15 Apr 202400:50:38

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 #woolshitpodcast #lace #needles #knittersofinstagram #raverly

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Should you complain if the pattern is not in your size? Jumpers that suffer from yarn pilling.15 Sep 202500:46:58

Join us to talk about:

#field cardigan @camillavaddk @adagiomills Caroline's cast on edge
#almavest @sanna_and_co  #bestpattern

#goldenjumpsuit @bertaknitstore @blackwattle #sweetpea making silly mistakes 

@yarntrader @witredesign #aknittersyear @emmaballltd #playingcards @officialchiaogoo #lacepoints #needleset malabrigoyarn #rasta

#weddingcardigan @maximooyarns

Yarn costs for larger sizes. 

patterns or lack of for larger sizes.  Please let us know your comments as we would love to share and discuss all the topics we bring up.  

test knitters for larger sizes

can you size up a pattern yourself @ysolda #size gauge #gradingwork @petiteknits

Piling of jumpers #fuzzremover #merino

KNITTING IN THE NEWS sent in by @marthasquishy

You Knitwits!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10101699/Couple-KN19-TER-number-plate-hit-90-fine-thanks-woman-Knitter-bus-lane.html





Perfect listening while knitting.   

24 Birds MKAL, circular shawl knitting and Emotional support chickens01 Apr 202400:43:44

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 @fibretrends 
  • purple balaclava story


Knitting in the news
knitting help keep troubled minds from unraveling study finds
www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024/knittin-helps-keep-troubled-minds-from-unraveling-study-finds


Perfect listening while knitting.   

Two socks in one cont'd and our preparations for the Curious Hand Made MKAL 18 Mar 202400:44:07

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 emotions gamble of knitting for gifts https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/23/nyregion/knitting-gifts-holidays.html
  • The Knitting installation for the D Day Anniversary https://www.connexionfrance.com/article/French-news/Tiny-knitted-soldiers-need-help-to-get-to-France-for-D-Day-anniversary

We were helped at the Yarn Trader by the fabulous Nicole from the Cola Girl Collective.


Perfect listening while knitting.   

FibreFeast Special11 Mar 202400:51:24

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.
  • Shelley Husband from @spincushions.
  • Special appearance from @colagirl74 husband re: 'she's a shitter'.
  • and numerous yarn obsessed women.

Special mentions for:

@Maximooyarns
@yarntrader
@aveleyfinnsheep
@purlandfriends

We discuss our purchases and much much more.

Perfect listening while knitting.   

knitting two socks in one and other woolshit20 Feb 202400:44:20

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 not worth selling.

Perfect listening while knitting.   

knitting a kitten and other knitwittery12 Feb 202400:43:26

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

also mentioned
@craftbybella
@strandedinoz
@yarntrader
@sosu
@hedgehogfibre
#yarnbowl
#cumulous

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Hyberknitwittery23 Jan 202400:47:33

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 while knitting.   

Hyberknitting08 Jan 202400:49:31

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.   

Merry Knitmas28 Dec 202300:48:45

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
#diehard
#BarbraStreisand
#navahoplying
#mattressstitch
#fixingmistakes
#jkrowling
#CBStrike
#estimatingyarnlength

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Steek Out11 Dec 202300:51:45

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 @petiteknits
mentions 
@tincanknits
@yarntrader
@louieandLola

and much much more

Perfect listening while knitting.   

knitting Tales27 Nov 202300:51:57

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/2023/11/10/handknitted-fishermans-jumpers-dying-out-knitter-shortage/

Winterwood felt and craft supplies, doll hair.

other mentions
@Ambah Obrien
@MaryJanesTearoom
@Curioushandmade
@ThreadandMaple




Perfect listening while knitting.   

Are knitting pre-ambles too long? #100knittedbreasts 01 Sep 202500:46:26

In this episode we talk about:

  • brief Mkal chat what to do if you can't be bothered sewing in ends.
  • @camillavaddk #fieldcardigan  Cute comments throughout the pattern
  • Where should the instructions for the pattern be placed?  Inside the pattern or in the pre-amble.
  • Short rows knitted after the yoke.  #shortrows #neckline
  • Vintage patterns v modern patterns
  • #Gladiolavintage #weddingcardigan #vintage @maximoo #loghangingfruit colour variations in dye lots
  • Coming to terms with having to undomistakes #lostmymojo #getonwithit
  • #almavest #aged2 @sanna_and_co 
  • Do you have craft equipment that you never use?  #fancykitten #drumcarder #loom


KNITTING IN THE NEWS

Knitting changed the way I shop

https://shortrounds.co.uk/knitting-changed-the-way-i-shop-and-think-about-clothes-altogether/

Crafters knit for breast demonstrations

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2qpnrg2eko

Perfect listening while knitting.   

what's new on the needles? finish of WestknitsMKAL12 Nov 202300:41:47

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 #woolshit #woolshitpodcast #knittersofinstagram #knitwittering

@purlandfriends @yarntrader @heatherWild @Ambahobrien

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Mkal clue 4 break down, what else are we knitting? what are we listening to while knitting?30 Oct 202300:46:55

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 #dip5 #weaving ends #colours #lefthanded #sharing #woolshit #podcast #woolshitpodcast #friends


#libby #audible #Spotify #tarajenkinsreid #coridoctorow #crimewriterson #breakdown #littlebrother #piratecinema #spare #flannigan #davidwalliams #walkaway #separatelives

























Perfect listening while knitting.   

Back on track Clue 3 of the Westknits MKAL 202323 Oct 202300:37:09

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.   

Moving forward, clue 2 of the West Knits mystery knitalong (MKAL 2023)16 Oct 202300:42:50

Caroline and Lisa knitwitter about clue 2 of the West Knits mystery knit along

Perfect listening while knitting.   

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