The Woolshit Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

Perfect listening while knitting.

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.

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.

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.