I Thought I Knew How: A Podcast about Knitting and Life – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Anne finally gets around to sharing what she's been working on behind the scenes, though it's so late in coming that most of you probably already know by now... 

Support SOK: Shetland's Organisation for Knitters at the Crowdfunder. 

Follow SOK on Instagram and Facebook. 

Visit the SOK website to join the mailing list. 

Episode 17 of the Woolly Winter Countdown (will go live at 3 am eastern time on December 17). 

In this episode, Anne shares a quick review of episode one of The Game of Wool. 

Find this new reality show on the Channel 4 website in the UK. American listeners, you'll have to wait or use nefarious methods to see it. The contents of this episode do contain spoilers, but also contain some information about knitting. Listen accordingly. 

Hear Gordon share his experience in his own words here. 

Hop over to the SOK: Shetland's Organisation for Knitters website, Instagram, and Facebook to follow for updates. 

The I-91 Shop Hop is coming up in August and will feature 6 additional stores. Come along with Anne to visit three of the new additions to this popular yarn crawl through southern New England! Get a peek at what you can expect at each store and some thoughts to help you plan the trip itself!

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Information about the I-91 Summer Vacation Shop Hop
Madison Wool: Website, Instagram, Facebook
Knit & Pearls: Website, Instagram, Facebook
Alchemy Fiber Mill: Website, Instagram, Facebook
Book your tickets for Stitch N'Pitch on August 17, 2024 here!

Music

There are three songs in this episode: "I Don't Hate You But Goodbye," by Sarah Angel; "Body and Head," by Kaii Dreams, and "Marie," by Humans Win.

In this episode, Anne reviews a few online learning options and gives a progress report on her Master Hand Knitter program and the Wind it Up! knit along.

Master Hand Knitting Program
KnitStars
BluPrint
Terri Spins online spinning lessons (Scroll to the post)
Anne's finished objects on Ravelry
Wind it Up! knit along post in Facebook
Why you can be brave about color with Katie's Kep
Katie's Kep
Shetland Handspun's yarn kit for Katie's Kep
Morehouse Open Farm Day information
Knit New Haven
Ewe and You, my local yarn store!
Save the Local Yarn Shop Facebook Group

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Both songs in this episode are by Mae E. Klingler. First was "Minefield," followed by "Dragons."

Remember that all the songs from the podcast that are available on Amazon Music can be found in the I Thought I Knew How playlist!

Time to wind up some of our knitting layaway! In this episode, Anne announces a new knit along designed to help us finish off some of our languishing projects, with prizes on offer from Merrily by Design, Ashcroft Makers, Prairie Bag Works, Knitter's Pride, and Kraemer Yarns as extra motivation!

This link will take you to the Tuesday evening knit together. It runs from 3pm to 8pm eastern time while self isolation orders continue. Come join in!
The Manly Art of Knitting, by Dave Fougner
The I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group — visit for the Yarn Stash Destash posts, as well as information about the Wind it Up! knit along starting April 1, 2020.
Prizes for Wind it Up! are from Merrily by Design, Ashcroft Makers, Prairie Bag Works, Knitter's Pride, and Kraemer Yarns!
Fetlar Scarf
Iron Maiden Shawl
Burberry Inspired Cowl
KnitSonik Stranded Colourwork Sourcebook
Chatham
Mason Dixon Knitting on Knit Stars (Available as part of season three)
The Gideon Method from Wool and Honey
Shetland Wool Week
Katie's Kep
Wilma Malcolmson
Uradale's kit for Katie's Kep
Jamieson and Smith's kit for Katie's Kep (US-based listeners, it might be easier to order from Fairlight Fibers. They have the best price I've found in the US for J&S.)
Jamieson's of Shetland's list of colors for Katie's Kep. (Will not ship to the US, but has a list of stockists on their website)
Shetland Handspun — You must email directly to purchase the kit. The address is elizabeths.web @ talktalk . net (remove spaces).
Morehouse Farm
Knit New Haven

If you would like to support the podcast, please visit the Become a Booster page.

Otherwise, please keep your local yarn store in mind as you need things in the coming weeks. If you don't have a local yarn store, mine has used the social isolation to go on line. Please consider supporting my local yarn store, Ewe and You Fiber Arts for Life, if your local yarn shop has closed while we deal with covid-19.

Also, remember that the vendors from various cancelled festivals will be feeling the pinch as well. Visit the website for a festival you're missing, hop over to the vendor list, and see if you can find someone there selling what you need!

The giant craft stores should weather this storm fine, but the little guys will especially need our support!

Both songs this week are from Kennedy E. Morrison and Stephen Rice. "You're Very Exceptionary"
"I Can't Help But Wonder"

Anne is back early from her season break to talk about what's on her needles, what's coming, and what's up. Welcome to season three!

All the ways to support the show can be found here.
Dip Dyeing Yarn in Wilton's Violet Food Coloring.
Dyeing Yarn with Food Coloring on the Stove.

Frozen Skies Shawl Pattern
Manos Del Uruguay Fino
Manos Del Uruguay Cabrito

Akerworks Spindle Systems.
Grown-Together Mittens.
Morehouse Merino Flock Facebook Group.
Webs.
Stitch Sampler Shawl Pattern.
Morehouse Open Farm Day–watch their blog!
Knit New Haven.
Wonderwool Wales.

Day one of the Yarn Stash Destash can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and Ravelry!

Many thanks to Ashcroft Makers for sponsoring the show. Their new sock knitting machine is amazing. Have a look for yourself!

Also be sure to check out her growing number of yarn colors! Patrons, be sure to hop over to the Patreon feed for your 10% off coupon code before you make any purchases from their site!

"Static," by Anita Stemper
"We Will," by Anthony Lohan

An encounter with Tunisian crochet and the memory of a stranger in a restaurant in Barcelona put Anne in a reflective mood.

Tunisian Crochet Basics from the Purl Soho website.
Ewe and You Fiber Arts for Life
Harriet's Cowl
Stitches United, where Anne will be running three rounds of knitting trivial on March 28, 2020, to benefit the Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal. Swing by the Morehouse Farm booth at 10, 1, and 3 to play for a $5 or higher donation to the cause and you could win a gift certificate to morehousefarm.com!
MRI Maakers
Wonderwool Wales — Are you going? Let's meet up!
The nurse in search of knitted coverings for baby IVs is NO LONGER IN NEED OF THEM. I am linking to the original post so you can see her directions for making them, though. Please look for a hospital that is local to you to accept them!

"You and I Can Do Anything," by Yoo Soo Kim.
"All in Our Hands," by Justin Busch.

Remember, members of Amazon Unlimited can listen to a playlist of all the songs that have been played on the show that are available on their service!

Ashcroft Makers is a dyer and maker located in the Scottish Highlands. She's recently expanded her line of colors and the results are absolutely gorgeous.

A purchase made from Ashcroft Makers using our special link helps to support the show. And Patrons, be sure to hop over to the Patreon feed to get your exclusive 10% off code before you order!

To see other ways to help the show, please click here.

Anne sits down with Theresa Drouin-Guerette, a.k.a Terri Spins. Terri uses her spinning skills as a living history interpreter, teaches spinning across the United States, and writes for Ply, Spin-off, and The Wheel. Listen in as they talk about Terri's journey, breed-specific fiber, and more!

Please visit the show notes for links and photos related to the episode, and check out our Be a Booster page to learn how you can support the show!

Anne reviews Vogue Knitting Live and Sandnes Garn yarn before sharing her newest obsession, the Shave 'em to Save 'em initiative by the Livestock Conservancy. Then, the time has come to wrap up the Maakin for the MRI knit along. A few songs, a few announcements. Have a listen!

Ways to support the show:

1. Please consider leaving a 5-star review and kind comments where you listen to the podcast. 

2. Patronize one of our sponsors:
Ashcroft Makers
Dropps Detergent

3. Consider becoming a direct patron.

4. Tell your friends about the show!

Thank you for listening!

Anne takes you along to Vogue Knitting Live, 2020! Come along to hear some of the voices of vendors and attendees and get a sense of the show. Is it in the cards for next year? Maybe this episode will help you decide!