I Thought I Knew How

In this final episode for season five, Anne speaks to Cecil Tait of Paparwark Furniture about the new yarn line he and his wife Jennifer are producing from their flock of Shetland breed sheep. She also takes you through Morehouse Open Farm Day and talks about her time at Rhinebeck on Saturday.   Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast   Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours (Get on the mailing list for the possible 2nd Fair Isle week in September! Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Participants Group on Facebook (You must be a tour participant to enter.) Paparwark Furniture Paparwark's tools for knitters Paparwark Furniture on Instagram -- Follow them here for updates for when their yarn goes live on the website! New York Sheep and Wool (Rhinebeck) Autumn House Farm Follow @IThoughtIKnewHow on Instagram to take part in the Wovember event starting November 1! Follow the Purl Together channel on YouTube for the daily vlog event coming up in December! Fiber Festival of New England   Sponsors   Knit New

In this episode, Anne breaks down like an overtired 9-year old coming home from summer camp, because that’s basically what she is. But aside from that, you’ll also meet Mandy Moore, a new designer based in Shetland who is also a sample knitter for many familiar designers. Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Knit+Escape Shetland Wool Week Elizabeth Williamson on Instagram Shetland Textile Museum Garths Croft Bressay Sheila Fowlie’s website for bespoke lace items, Shetland Lace Shawls Classes offered online from Uradale Yarn (Watch this space for additional collaborations between Anne and Viveka Vellupilai!) Dr. Carol Christiansen of the Shetland Museum and Archives Harriet’s Hat Mandy Moore on Instagram Mandy’s patterns are available as Olach Designs on Ravelry and LoveCrafts Jamieson’s of Shetland Stephen West’s MKAL for October 2021 Sponsors Knit New Haven is still offering 10% off 5 skeins of fingering weight yarn for the Stephen West Mystery Knit Along that is kicking off soon. Lea

In this episode, Anne talks about the upcoming Shetland Day of Knit+Escape, tried to clarify a bit about Virtual Shetland Wool Week, and has an interview with Barbara Cheyne, a knitter and knitting teacher and trustee of the Shetland Textile Museum! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Knit+Escape Garths Croft Bressay Janette Budge Shetland Peerie Makkers Oliver Henry Wendy Inkster Jamieson's of Shetland Cecil Tait Barbara Cheyne Wilma Malcolmson Hazel Tindall Alison Rendall Mandy Moore's patterns on Ravelry Shetland Wool Week Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Facebook Group for those coming on the 2022 tours. Sponsors Knit New Haven is offering 10% off 5 skeins of fingering weight yarn for the Stephen West MKAL starting on October 8! Please visit their website to order or call the store to place your order. The Morehouse Farm Open Farm Day on October 15 requires free registration. Learn more at their link! I'm even more in love with my Wool& clothes after wearing them for 3 weeks into a 5 week trip. C

In this episode, Anne explains herself before sharing the audio from the latest episode of That Knitting Show, a monthly YouTube podcast she's started with Erin of Morehouse Farm. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Knit and Escape Uradale Farm I Hear Dee Instagram That Knitting Show Morehouse Farm Knit New Haven I Thought I Knew How Patreon Other ways to support the show

In this episode, Anne sits down with Nic Corrigan and Edward Sutcliffe to learn about their goal to bring locally processed, locally grown, rare-breed Lonk wool to knitters.   Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode   Support the show on Patreon Project Lonk Kickstarter, Instagram, and Twitter Whitehall Studio website and Instagram Wild Wooly Farm on Instagram The Woolist website and Instagram Knit and Escape Makkin in Shetland Dialect Shetland Wool Week Class Registration    Sponsors   Visit Knit New Haven for classes, knit alongs, and more!   The Morehouse Merino Flock Group has an exciting line up in the coming months: brioche, thrummed mittens, and more. Want to try out the Flock Group to see if its for you? Buy the Atlantis Tunic Kit to knit for Open Farm Day on October 15 and you'll have access to all the lessons for this project for free, so you can experience the flock for yourself!   You can find all my affiliate links, plus other ways you can help the show, at the Be a Booster page.

In this episode, Anne sits down with Tracey Hawkins, one of the members of the Shetland Wool Week committee at the Shetland Amenity Trust to learn about the history of Shetland Wool Week and what this year's virtual experience will be like.  Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the Show through Patreon or by visiting the Be a Booster Page. Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Makkin in Shetland Dialect Class during Virtual Shetland Wool Week I-91 Shop Hop Knit New Haven Morehouse Farm Atlantis Tunic Kit Morehouse Merino Flock Group Shetland Amenity Trust Shetland Wool Week Anne's Shetland Wool Week interviews from 2020 Jamieson and Smith's Wool Week videos from 2020 Shetland Amenity Trust's Wool Week videos from 2020 Shetland Wool Week on Instagram and Facebook. Song This episode's song was "Beautiful," by Zac Nelson. 

In this episode, Anne finishes up her I-91 Shop Hop yarn crawl with visits to Webs, Hand Knits, and Green Mountain Spinnery. Come along, and mark your calendar for the Hop, August 10 -21, 2021!   Listen through to the end for a couple of surprises!   Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode   I-91 Shop Hop Webs Hand Knits Green Mountain Spinnery Uradale Yarn -- For tickets to Makkin In Shetland Dialect classes during Virtual Shetland Wool Week, as well as a natural dyeing class and a class for thrummed mittens. That Knitting Show on YouTube I didn't mention, but should have, that the Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours continue to fill up. There is only one room left for the August Lace Week and four left for May Lace Week. If you are sad you missed out on the Fair Isle Weeks, contact Jolene through tour website and let her know! If there is enough interest, we will add another week of Fair Isle in August!   Sponsors   Be sure to visit Knit New Haven for their on going knit alongs and gorgeous yarns! They

In this episode, Anne visits four shops in her early foray along the I-91 Shop Hop. There's a lot of crochet talk this time, as well as some interesting discussion about how the various shops are dealing with coming out of lockdowns.If you'd like to follow in her footsteps, the actual I-91 Shop Hop takes place August 10 - 21, 2021!   Links to Things Mentioned on the ShowI-91 Shop Hop Group on FacebookMarji's Yarncrafts Village Wool Ewe and You Fiber Arts Northampton Wools   Support the Show Please visit the website for links to ways you can support the show!

Come along with Anne on the I-91 Shop Hop a little early, and then join in yourself, August 10 - 21, 2021! Links to Things Mentioned on the Show I-91 Shop Hop Facebook Page Knit New Haven Yarn Barn Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Morehouse Farm Songs "I Can't Stand It," by  Robert John and the Wreck and "Es Tu," by Nuno Jorge.

Episode 061: Kel Bachus of Fiberworld In this episode, Anne sits down with Kel Bachus, founder of Fiberworld and A Hundred Ravens yarn company. They talk through how each got started, what to expect from the upcoming Fiberworld, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show A Hundred Ravens Fiberworld Show Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours That Knitting Show Sponsors Knit New Haven is the perfect start or finish to your I91-Shop Hop in August! Morehouse Merino Flock group is waiting for you to join their supportive, focused knitting community! Find other ways to support the show at the Be a Booster page!

In this episode, Anne does as deep a dive into Shetland lace as is possible in about 35 minutes of air time. Please pick up one or more of the books below to learn more, and visit the organizations listed to support the preservation of Shetland lace knitting in Shetland. Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Visit Island Vista's Website to learn more about the Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Trips, including the new dates in May and August of 2022. Registration will begin July 6, so please check back. The UK's Heritage Crafts Association Margaret Stuart's patterns on Ravelry The Shetland Trader Anne Eunson on Instagram and Ravelry Kathleen Anderson on Ravelry Helen Robertson Sheila Fowlie Lauren Anderson Fiberworld I91 Shop Hop Organizations that Study and Teach Shetland Lace Shetland Museum and Archives, including the Lace Project Unst Heritage Centre Shetland Textile Museum Shetland Peerie Makkers Shetland Wool Week  Books and Materials Used as Reference in this Episode A Stitch in Time: Unst's Fine Lace Kn

In this episode, Anne recaps the results of the Hat Not Hate KAL, does a little regrouping with her one-big-project-a-month goal, and invites us all to engage in a little regrouping of our own. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Hat Not Hate (See the FAQ for the mailing address for your hats!) The Gravel Knits podcast has just started their own KAL for HNH. Da Crofter’s Kep — 2021 Shetland Wool Week Hat designed by Wilma Malcolmson The TJ Frog Podcast The Sweater Bag by Cindy Pilon Mauch Chunky Yarn Favorite Blue/White Blanket by Bernat Design Studio Aria Sweater Spin Me Around Blanket Wanderly Socks by Amy Snell Targhiwin Cowl by Irene Waggener Loren, by Gudrun Johnston Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Island Vista i91 Shop Hop Makkin in Shetland Dialect with Uradale Yarns Music “Do It In Style,” by Frost and “Orange Orange” by Jamie West. Sponsors Please visit Knit New Haven to learn more about their Spring Shawl Knit Along, complete with a 10% off discount on three hanks of yarn for your project

In this episode, Anne sits down with Dana Blair of Pichinku Fibers in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Listen as Dana shares why she started the company, introduces you to her team of dyers, dreams of an impactful future for Pichinku! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Pichinku Fibers website and Instagram Threads of Peru Makkin Our Way Through Shetland: Fair Isle and Lace, two tours to Shetland coming up in August! Loren, a shawl designed by Gudrun Johnston Hat Not Hate FAQ for the mailing address to send in your hats when you are done with the KAL. Post your hats to the I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group or on Instagram using #hatnothate and #ithoughtiknewhow Top 24 Morehouse Tops to Cover Young and Old  Sponsors Knit New Haven has started a new shawl knit along. Find out more and get the discount code in their blog. The Morehouse Merino Flock Group gives you 30 days of support as you knit any of the beautiful projects available on the site at a fee lower than most 3-hour online classes. Be sure to chec

In this episode, Anne kicks off season 5 with a quick recounting of the Online International Fiber Festival and the Virtual Masters Day before announcing the debut of Makkin Our Way Through Shetland. Listen ASAP to get all the details!  Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you download the show. The Online International Fiber Festival Would Knit Be Fun? podcast with Amy Snell, the Devious Knitter  Keepers of the Sheep: Knitting in Morocco's High Atlas and Beyond by Irene Waggener, Muah Ahansali, Hussein Mardi, Muah n'Ait Tabatoot, and Noura Eddelymy Hat Not Hate Post photos of the hats you will be donating to charity using #hatnothate AND #Ithoughtiknewhow on Instagram, or post photos to the Facebook or MeWe groups. Entries for the knit along are due by May 31, 2021. Listen for more details about qualifying for a prize. Visit Knit New Haven online or in the store for free blue yarn to knit into a hat for Hat Not Hate while supplies last. Use coupon code KN

In this episode, Anne has an interview with Shira Blumenthal of #HatNotHate and Lion Brand Yarn, as well as information on the upcoming festival, our next knit along, and a few other loose ends as we reach the end of season 4! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Helen Robertson’s website for Mindful Maakin classes and more. Shetland Arts occasionally sponsors Mindful Maakin Classes as well. Follow them on Instagram or Facebook to stay up-to-date on what they are offering. Westfjords Wanderer, by Stephen West. (Ravelry link) Old Shale vs. Feather and Fan The Online International Fiber Festival is coming up again on May 1 – 8, 2021. Keepers of the Sheep: Knitting in Morocco’s High Atlas and Beyond, by Irene Waggener. Join my mailing list to learn about the special live event with Irene coming up on May 8! Visit LionBrand.com and have a look at their natural fiber yarns! Learn more about #HatNotHate, including where to send your finished hats! Find the Shi Show on Facebook! Follow Shira and Hat Not Hate on

In this episode, Anne talks about her self-inflicted finger injury, fangirls a bit about Stephen West patterns, and more. 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 Fantastitch by Stephen West Webs The window-mounted bird feeder I mentioned The group on WorldWalking.org (or download the app and search for “I Thought I Knew How.” Westfjords Wanderer by Stephen West Silos by The Fiber Seed Join us on our WoolWideAdventures! Lyon Brand’s Quick Knit Loom Kit Shetland Wool Week #HatNotHate Online International Fiber Festival (May 1 – 8!) Music “Reasons” and “Can U Hear Me Now,” by Kyle Rhodius. Sponsors The audio for patrons is ad free, but please remember to pop over to Knit New Haven for your online yarn shopping needs! And don’t forget to check out the Morehouse Merino Flock Group! Also, if you order from Agagio Teas using this link, your purchase will help support the show. Thank you f

Learn about the WoolWide Adventures coming on March 5, the Online International Fiber Festival coming on May 1, and Anne's adventure with the Fantastitch. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Join us on a WoolWide Adventure! I’m cohosting the event with Erin Pirro, Amy Snell, and Irene Waggener! We are all providing prizes, as well as Brown Sheep Co, who has provided 4 hanks of their Synchrony Yarn, and Kollage Square, who has provided two kits of their square DPNs! Visit the website every Friday morning for the latest Adventure and Mini Treks, or get signed up for the mailing list while you’re there to have them mailed to your inbox, or look for the posts on @woolwideadventures on Instagram. When you’re ready, post your progress to your instagram account using the #woolwideadventures hashtag. If you post by the following Thursday at midnight Pacific Time, you’ll be entered for a weekly prize. There are two grand prizes, too! Listen to the episode for more details! The Online International Fiber Festi

Episode 053: Amy Snell, The Devious Knitter Anne sits down with Amy Snell, the Devious Knitter, about how she became a knitting teacher, as well as what the transition to online teaching has been like. They also talk about the growth of the knitting community online and a new experience coming up in March called WoolWide Adventures. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Leave a 5-star review and kind comment on Apple Podcasts or wherever you subscribe to the podcast to help others find the show. Register for the upcoming live stream to launch the WoolWide Adventures event that will take us through March and April, just in time to start the Online International Fiber Festival coming on May 1. Find 30-second Interviews with members of the knitting community in Anne’s Instagram Reels! Learn about Amy Snell’s classes, designs, and podcast on her website! Subscribe to her YouTube channel to see her monthly podcast, Would Knit Be Fun? Also, find her tutorials there, including her new way for teaching Judy’s Ma

In a search for something a little different in this ever-lasting lockdown world, Anne takes you for a bit of a walk to chat about knitting things and more.  Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the podcast by becoming a patron. The new home of the Morehouse Merino Flock.  Find the 30-Second Interviews in my Instagram Reels. Sponsors Many thanks to my patrons, Knit New Haven, and Morehouse Farm for their on-going support of the podcast. Please visit their websites to learn more and support their endeavors!  Music The songs in this episode are “Absolutely Emily,” by Benjamin Bostick, and “Something New,” by Tom Goldstein. 

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. S