I Thought I Knew How

Anne starts the year with a book review of Keepers of the Sheep, some suggested crafting goals for 2021, as well as a list of her own. Grab your knitting! 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 Master Hand Knitting Program Anne’s super-basic To-Do list template. Upload it into Canva and add your own list of daily to-dos before printing and using it yourself! Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves, by Louisa Harding Keepers of the Sheep: Knitting in Morocco’s High Atlas and Beyond, by Irene Waggener et al. Contact Chris Dyer through Instagram to arrange for virtual tours of the croft or island of Bressay. The Tansie KAL is happening in the Morehouse Merino Flock Group. A giveaway is being offered for those who complete the shawl by January 31, 2021 in the I Thought I Knew How group, where you will also find the dates for listener knit alongs. Sponsors Knit New Haven is one of my local yarn stores.

Did you miss the video interview with Barbara Gray of the Shetland Textile Museum? Watch it on the Jamieson and Smith YouTube channel, or listen to the audio in this special bonus episode. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves by Louisa Harding Morehouse Farm Yarn Learn more about what you’ll need for the Tansie KAL starting January 1 by watching the Facebook Live with Anne and Erin Follow I Thought I Knew How on Instagram for the upcoming Yarn Stash Destash starting December 26. The Shetland Textile Museum is available on Facebook and Instagram. Also, check out their current competition that has been carried forward to 2021!  

Take a break and listen to some holiday memories from Anne and your fellow listeners. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon. Leave a 5-star review and kind comment on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show Jana’s interview with Shana about Hanukkah on the Purl Together YouTube Channel Find Shana on Facebook and Ravelry Mary Maxim’s Christmas Tree Pullover Spring Harvest Farm Find Shelly on Instagram and Ravelry Kelly Vaughn’s Document Geek Blog Christmas and the Love of Documentation KnitSwag on Etsy and on Instagram Find Monika on Instagram The Light the World calendar with ideas for daily service. Support the Show Please visit the Be a Booster page for ways to support the show! Music from the Episode “Candle,” by Roberto Diana “Silent Night,” by Robbie Cavanaugh “It’s Christmastime Again,” by Nicholas Rowe “Lucky Day,” by Zach Nelson “Thankful,” by Bitmusic Pro  

Anne reviews some yarn from Faithmead Yarns, catches you up on lots of things, has another giveaway, ushers in the return of songs to the podcasts, and wraps it all up with the audio from her interview with Terri Laura. If you’d like to send in a holiday story for the next episode, please email those to anne@familypodcasts.com by December 11, 2020! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode Many thanks to the show Patrons! Please review the show on Apple Podcasts, or through whatever app you use to download it. It helps others find the show! Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves is the book you’ll need for our first listener KAL of 2021. We’ll be kicking the year off with Tansie! More details to come in the next episode! I am knitting mine in Morehouse Merino 2-ply sport in Blackberry with Brown Iris size 6/0 beads. Faithmead Yarns 1.0 crochet hook (easier than a .6 when trying to bead using size 6/0 beads) Shetland Wool Adventures Journal TJ Frog Podcast TJ Frog’s Notecards and Coloring Book (To enter the giveaway, list

Anne sits down with Chris Dyer of Garths Croft Bressay to talk about the archeology and history of Shetland, as well as his experience moving into sustainable crofting. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Chris Dyer at Garths Croft Bressay on Instagram. Visit his Instagram account to purchase gift cards and tote bags that spotlight Chris’s flock of Shetland Sheep. Thank you to Jamieson and Smith for providing recording space for the interview. If you would prefer to watch the interview with Chris Dyer, find it on their YouTube channel. A quick introduction to some of the archaeological sites on Shetland from Shetland.org. And more information about the aims of the Shetland Amenity Trust in preserving the archaeological sites of Shetland. Information about the Shetland breed. The poster of the different markings in Shetland Sheep. Sponsors Thank you to my patrons, Knit New Haven, and Morehouse Farm for sponsoring the podcast. You can also become a sponsor, or learn more about ways to support the podcast.

In this episode, Anne has another giveaway, a report on the latest Online International Fiber Festival, and an interview with knitwear designer and teacher Janette Budge. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Visit Patreon to support the show. Leave a review on iTunes. The Online International Fiber Festival is still there if you missed it! Since I recorded, Audible has started hosting podcasts. Find it in the Audible app by searching for I Thought I Knew How. You have to listen to the episode to learn how to enter for the giveaway of one more copy of the Shetland Wool Adventures Journal. (Only open to US listeners this time!) Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves by Louisa Harding. The source of the KAL patterns for Evanthe and Tansie. Janette Budge’s website, Facebook, Instagram, and Ravelry pages. (Sign up for her mailing list on her website to find out when her classes go live!) Watch this interview on YouTube My first interview with Janette Budge in 2019. Janette was hosted in Norway by Patricia Anne Fortune. Fi

Anne sits down with knitwear designer and former Shetland Wool Week patron, Ella Gordon. Ella works at Jamieson and Smith and has an impressive and important collection of vintage Fair Isle knitwear. Listen for more! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Become a patron of the podcast at Patreon.com Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Join the I Thought I Knew How Facebook group Shetland Wool Adventures Journal Manos Del Uruguay Allegria Grande Drops of Spring Mitts Enter the Manos Del Uruguay Giveaway by November 4, 2020. Visit the I Thought I Knew How Instagram feed to enter the Julz Makes Stitchmarker Advent giveaway by November 7, 2020. Prepare for the Online International Fiber Festival! Follow the OIFF on Instagram, Facebook, and Ravelry. Jamieson and Smith Watch the interview on the Jamieson and Smith YouTube Channel. Ella Gordon Designs on Facebook, Instagram, and Ravelry. Also visit her website for her blog! Sponsors The show is kindly sponsored by Knit New Haven and Morehouse Farm, as well

Anne sits down with Viveka Velupillai of Uradale Yarns to talk about her study of the Shetland dialect as well as the organically grown and processed Uradale Yarns. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show by becoming a sponsor at Patreon Manos del Uruguay yarns from Fairmount Fibers Alegria Grande from Manos del Uruguay Drops of Spring Mitts pattern Enter to win three mini skeins of Manos Del Uruguay at the I Thought I Knew How Instagram account. Enter by November 4, 2020! Find the Halloween/October Knit Along in the I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group Langanloumous hand-spun yarn Poppy’s Pompom Black Spider Shawl from Morehouse Farm Enter to win one of 5 copies of the Shetland Wool Adventures Journal Tell your friends about the upcoming Online International Fiber Festival, and find the shopping lists for the festival here, too! The festival is coming up, November 9 – 16, 2020! WIKITONGUES: Christine Speaking Shetlandic Dialect: Shetland Life Thelma’s Reading in Broad Shetland Dialect Shetla

Welcome to season 4! To kick things off, Anne sat down with Misa Hay of Shetland Wool Adventures to talk to her about her tour company and her new journal that aims to give everyone a taste of what makes Shetland such a special place. Have a listen to learn how to win one of 5 copies of the Journal, kindly supplies by Misa to listeners of the podcast! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Information about the Halloween/October Knit-Along Leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show Support the show directly on Patreon The I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group Watch my interviews from Virtual Shetland Wool Week on the Jamieson and Smith YouTube Channel Subscribe to the Shetland Amenity Trust YouTube account to find the “official” videos for Virtual Shetland Wool Week MRI Maakers website for patterns and finished objects The Online International Fiber Festival is coming November 9 – 16, 2020 Craftsy.com Misa Hay of Shetland Wool Adventures Order your copy of the Shetland Wool Adventures Journal

In this last episode of the season, Anne focuses on supportive things: sponsors, patrons, stitch markers, and reviews. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Support the show directly on Patreon. Patrons will receive daily videos while Anne is on her trip to Scotland! Rate the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. Dates for online knit times for the rest of the year. Join the I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group to be part of the Halloween Knit Along. Morehouse Farm’s Knit Kits Black Spider Shawl Knit Kit Julie Grimmett’s pumpkin pattern in knit and crochet. Across the Pond Designs is offering 40% off her spider and owl themed patterns with coupon code ITIKH40. The Velvet Acorn is offering 20% off all her patterns with the code Fall20. Langanlumous and Poppy’s Pompom are both offering prizes so far, and a post with all the prizes will be available in the Facebook group before October 1. Stephen West’s Painting Bricks Shawl Jamieson and Smith 2-Ply Jumper Weight Bobolinks Yarns The giveaway post on Instagra

Anne interviews Jana Knits from the Purl Together podcast, offers an update on the next knit along, and shares a few more odds and ends. Links to Things Mentioned on the Show Support the show on Patreon Help the show to grow by reviewing it on iTunes or where ever you listen to the show! Great Northern Yarn Haul Scratch Supply Co. The Elegant Ewe Lark’s Alvina KAL Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves, by Louisa Harding Morehouse Farm The Morehouse Merino Flock I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group Online International Fiber Festival — The last one is still available! Be sure to check it out, because it may come down soon to make way for the new one! Purl Together group on Facebook Purl Together Instagram Purl Together YouTube Channel Purl Together Ravelry Group Purl Together Patreon TerriSpins FiberTrends Felted Clogs Ambah O’Brien’s Lovella Shawl The Halloween Knit Along is in the planning stages. Listen to the next episode for more details! Support the Show Wool& has a lovely line of wool dresses suitable for casua

Anne shares her experience on the Great Northern Yarn Haul, talks a bit about what’s on her needles, shares what it’s been like to wear the same wool dress every day for a month, and comments on a few more tidbits. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Thank you to my patrons! Please consider leaving a positive review on iTunes to help others find it! Lark’s Alvina Shawl Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves, by Louisa Harding Morehouse Farm Lace in Monet’s Garden. Shetland Wool Week MRI Maakers Jamieson and Smith 2-ply jumper weight The Art of Fair Isle Knitting, by Ann Feitelson Great Northern Yarn Haul Spinning Yarns in Dover, NH The Yarn Sellar in York, ME Olive Oyl Sweater, by Fable Knitwear KnitWit in Portland, ME Cloverworks Farm in Irasburg, VT Vermont Fiber Mill and Studio in Brandon, VT Scratch Supply Co. in Lebanon, NH Yarn & Yoga in Bristol, VT The Beekeeper’s Quilt by tiny owl knits Two Sisters Mill and Mercantile in Jeffersonville, VT The Northeast Fiber Arts Center in Williston, VT The Elegant Ewe

Anne sits down with Erin Pirro of Morehouse Farm to talk about sheep farming, Morehouse Farm Merino, the upcoming Lark’s Alvina knit along, and more! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Support the show on Patreon, or visit the Be a Booster page for other options. Morehouse Merino Flock Facebook Group I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves by Louisa Harding is the book with the pattern for the Lark’s Alvina knit along. You will need 2 ounces of Morehouse Merino Lace to knit the shawl as written, three ounces if you’d like to expand it. Master Hand Knitter Program Morehouse Farm Sepe Farm Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Romney and Texel breed sheep 4-H FFA (Future Farmers of America) CraftNewYork, where Erin helped sell Morehouse Yarn and did sheering demonstrations in the heart of NYC. Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association Patty Lyons’ classes The Lark’s Alvina project page on Ravelry. The Evanthe project page on Ravelry. The Tansie project page on Ravelry. The Muppet Show Ope

Anne interviews Karen Riehl about the upcycled fur pompoms, samoyed yarn, and possum yarn available from Poppy’s Pompom. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Find all the ways to help the show on the Be a Booster page. Follow I Thought I Knew How on Pinterest, and feel free to tell Anne how she can make the podcast Pinterest account more helpful for you. The Online International Fiber Festival account on Instagram. Follow the Morehouse Merino Flock and I Thought I Knew How Facebook Groups for the KAL starting July 31, 2020! Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves by Louisa Harding. The Lark’s Alvina Shawl. Morehouse Farm Merino Lace. (You’ll need 2 oz to knit the Lark’s Alvina as written). Also, check the Variegated Lace and Larger Lace Skeins links. Monet’s Garden colorway Willow colorway Poppy’s Pompom (Have Samoyed yarn to contribute? Contact Karen through her website!) Poppy’s Pompom on Instagram and Facebook and YouTube. The video of Poppy and Stubbs on YouTube. Subscribe to the I Thought I Knew How Podcast chan

In this episode, Anne hints at things to come, shares a bit of news about the upcoming knit along with Morehouse Farm and the next Online International Fiber Festival, and takes you on a deep dive into the world of possum fiber! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon. Leave a 5-star review and kind comments on iTunes to help others find the show. The interview with Karen Riehl of Poppy’s PomPom is coming in the next episode. Follow the show on Pinterest and help Anne figure it out! The next Online International Fiber Festival is in the works. It will run November 9 – 16, 2020. Follow the festival on Facebook and Instagram for more information. NZGK Possum Fibre New Zealand’s Department of Conservation website about possums. (Possum fiber and yarn available in their store.) About Possum Fiber. (A source for possum fiber clothing.) What is 1080, and why do people oppose it? Zealana produces several different types of possum-fiber yarn and has a list of stockistsav

In this episode, Anne gets into the knitty-gritty of why wool is such a wonderful fiber. Yes, even in summer! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Visit the Be a Booster page for links to the Patreon, Ko-Fi, and sponsor links! Or, please rate the show on iTunes, or use the rating system within the podcasting app you use. Katie’s Kep, by Wilma Malcolmson. Morehouse Yarn kits for the Katie’s Kep. Crofthoose Hat, by Ella Gordon. Shwook Hat, by Hazel Tindall. Museum of Ceramics in East Liverpool, Ohio. Wool 101 lecture on YouTube, presented by Roy Kettlewell. Terri Laura, Julie Dennison, and their wonderful art collaboration on the amazing benefits of wool. Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted. (Use coupon code ITIKH2020 for free shipping!) Basic Norwegian Star Hat. The Ravelry page for my Ma’s recreated shawl, along with basic instructions. Susan Bates Finishing Needles. (I thought they were $3, but it’s about $7.) Visit YarnPond.com to find opportunities to test knit for designers. Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves, b

In this episode, Anne recommends some BluPrint classes for those who are trying to cram in as many as they can before the service disappears, as well as some knitting books she has found helpful for the Master Hand Knitter Program. More progress on the program, the Morehouse Virtual Farm Day, and more! Links to Things Mentioned on the Episode BluPrint is no longer accepting memberships, but all the classes mentioned in the show can still (at the moment this episode launches) be found by searching for the title of the class if you already have a membership. Hansel Shawl by Gudrun Johnston. Morehouse Farm. Get on their mailing list, if you haven’t already, to be part of the next Virtual Farm Tour! Master Hand Knitter program. Arenda Holladay’s THREE videos about lifted increases: first, second, and third. The Principles of Knitting, by June Hemmons Hiatt Reader’s Digest Knitter’s Handbook, by Montse Stanley Knitting in Plain English, by Maggie Righetti The Jamieson and Smith Lovers Ravelry group for their Keep

In this episode, Anne finishes her review of Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather, theorizes about the closing of BluPrint, and shares some actual progress made on the Master Hand Knitter Program. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather Fairmount Fibers Racha Shawlette Pattern German Short Rows Online International Fiber Festival is returning November 9-16, 2020! BluPrint was mentioned, but is no longer taking memberships or orders. XRX announcement about the trade show in 2021. Vogue Knitting’s new editor, Norah Gaughan. Master Hand Knitter Program Morehouse Open Farm Day is June 6 VanessaKnit’s Calvin Sweater pattern and kit. I Thought I Knew How Facebook group for information about the online knit togethers on the first Tuesday of the month. Patrons at the Ribbing and higher levels are invited to two additional knit togethers per month. Sponsor I’ve been using Dropps Detergent for years now, but the only time I have to think about them is because I talk about them on the show

Anne recaps the Online International Fiber Festival, shakes up the online knit togethers, reviews some patterns, and more! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode Support the show directly on Patreon or Ko-fi! The I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group, where you can find the link to the online knit togethers. Or, email Anne directly for the link at anne @ family podcasts . com (remove all spaces) Terri Spin’s class information Terri Laura’s class information Cold Pale Moon pattern Jamieson’s of Shetland Soft Shetland is now their Heather Aran. Pingouin’s Shetland et Lin. US10.75 needles by Chiagoo US10.875 needles by Chiagoo Purl Together tutorials for Cold Pale Moon. The Online International Fiber Festival is still up and available for late comers! Find the classes, vendors, recipes and events mentioned in the podcast in the Daily Itineraries. The OIFF Ravelry Group Fairmount Fibers Manos Del Uruguay’s Alpaca Heather Racha Shawlette pattern Morehouse Farm Music Mae E Klingler’s “Adventurers We” and Sean Tait

Anne gives one last push for the Wind it Up! knit along before announcing the Online International Fiber Festival, running May 1-8, 2020! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show The Wind it Up! knit along is in it’s final days. Have you posted a photo of your finished or unraveled knitting layaway yet? Katie’s Kep, by Wilma Malcomson Sea Pinks Handwarmers, by Merrily by Design Cold Pale Moon Shawl, by Helen Kennedy Purl Together/Jana Knits on YouTube Ewe and You Fiber Arts for Life, my local yarn store! The Online International Fiber Festival The Online International Fiber Festival will run May 1-8, 2020. Join in as we visit the USA, Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Wales, Shetland, Finland, Australia and New Zealand. Each day will begin at the Daily Itinerary page where you will learn about the day’s activities. First, you will have the choice of one of three recommended classes offered by MyBluPrint.com that somehow relates to the region we are visiting. (Or, choose your own class to take that morning!) After lunc