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by Anne Frost
I Thought I Knew How is a podcast about learning what you thought you already knew in both knitting and life, featuring interviews with members of the fiber arts community around the world, product reviews, and musing about knitting and life.
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- 2 weeks ago29 min
Episode 130: Six Months Later...
Anne is back with an episode after 6 months away! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show The Shetland Hogmanay Box will go live in the SOK Shop on May 31 at 2 pm BST! Follow SOK: Shetland's Organisation for Knitters on Facebook or Instagram, and get on the mailing list. Caydo Electric I-Cord Machine Foula Wool
- Dec 17, 202540 min
Episode 129: SOK: Shetland's Organisation for Knitters
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).
- Nov 4, 202516 min
Episode 128: The Game of Wool
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.
- May 14, 202547 min
Episode 127: Shetland Hogmanay Box, Wool Events and Pellets
In this episode, Anne starts with all the details of this year's Shetland Hogmanay Box before diving into her experiences at the Connecticut and New Hampshire Sheep and Wool events and her trip to volunteer at the Woolly Good Gathering. Finally, she shares an excursion to the Western Massachusetts wool pelletizer with Erin Pirro of Morehouse Farm. Things Mentioned in This Episode The I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group, Instagram, and website (where you can join the mailing list). The Shetland Hogmanay Box preorders will go live on May 17 at 2 pm eastern time. This year's box contains yarn from Aister 'Oo', Jamieson's of Shetland, Laxdale Yarn, The SIlly Sheep Fibre Co., Uradale Yarns, West Lynne Wool, and Langsoond Yarn, as well as a day of inclusions and a pattern created to use the yarn in the box designed by Mandy Moore. Connecticut Sheep, Wool, and Fiber Festival New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Woolly Good Gathering Western Massachusetts Fibershed Peggy Hart on Instagram Wool: Unravelying an American Story of Artisans and Innovation, by Peggy Hart Morehouse Farm's website and Instagram Check out Erin's video from our day at the pelletizer at her website! The pellets should appear on the Morehouse site. If you are in the midwestern United States, you might want to order wool pellets from closer to home from The Wool Yard. The Journal of Scottish Yarns Rhode Island's unofficial Sheep and Wool Festival takes place at Coggeshall Farm The Maine Fiber Frolic Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair Music The songs in this episode were "What Love Means to You," from Tom Goldstein; "Better Than Us," by Humans Win; and Nicholas Rowe with "I Wish That I Could Sing It For You."
- Mar 31, 202540 min
Episode 126: Steek Redux, Moth Protection, and a Farewell to Joann
In this episode, Anne follows up on the progress with "steek", ways to keep your yarn safe from moths--backed by experts!--and offers a bit of commentary on the loss of Joann stores. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode If you were not able to attend The Myths That Shape! you can watch it on YouTube. To read the news article about the inclusion of the Shetland Lace definition of steek being added to the Oxford English Dictionary, visit the posts on Facebook and Instagram. You can also go back and listen to episode 113 to hear about the entire process of getting the definition of steek updated to include the Shetland Lace usage! Sheila McGregor's Traditional Fair Isle Knitting The Vogue Knitting interview with Alice Starmore Find the links to scientificly backed articles about moth protection here. Find Mandy Moore on Ravelry and Instagram. You can also listen to an interview I had with Mandy back in episode 69. Keep your eye out for information about this year's Shetland Hogmanay Box by following I Thought I Knew How on Instagram or Facebook, or hop over to the website to join the mailing list! I'll be at the Woolly Good Gathering in a few days! I hope to see you there! Music The music from this episode was two songs from Ben Bostick: "The Myth of Translation" and "Sweet Thursday." Between those two was Sleeping Ghost with "Afro Summer."
- Nov 27, 202447 min
Episode 125: Gifts for Knitters
In this episode, Anne provides some guidance for those who are attempting to shop for a knitter this holiday season and walks them through the whats and whys. These show notes will be the longest ever and will likely be chopped off by some podcast distribution apps. To get to all of the recommendation links, please visit the full show notes at IThoughtIKnewHow.com/episode-125-gifts-for-Knitters Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Blankets: Wool Throw Connecticut Blanket (scroll down for list of sellers) Tea: Art of Tea Tea & Absinthe creates loose leaf tea blends based on fandoms (Perfect if your knitter is a nerd!) Coffee Suggestions: Charleston Coffee Roasters Variety Sample Pack (Pre-ground) City Boy Coffee (You can choose the type of coffee and what form it comes in.) Hot Chocolate options: PopBar Hot Chocolate Sticks Gourmet Du Village Hot Chocolate Based in Canada, come in packs of 6. Fun themed packaging and very tasty! They can be found in shops in the US as well. Calendars: My Life with Sheep calendar by Jo Spencer on the Isle of Skye Lambies in Jammies and Goats in Coats Calendar Digital Devices: Apple IPad Mini Apple IPad 10th Generation Sumsung Galaxy Tab Amazon Fire The best knitting app on the planet: KnitCompanion Headphones: Budget option or stocking-stuffer: Panasonic Wired Earphones I've been using these for years when I need a wired earphone. When something happens to them, I buy another pair of the same! For Apple users: The AirPods Pro2 have great sound and noise canceling, and they are built to work with Apple products, so they are quick and easy to set up and start using. Over-ear style, wireless: Bose QuietComfort. In all honesty, I haven't used these as I prefer the in-ear style, but I asked around and these were recommended over and over. They have noise canceling and are great for spoken-word situations and music! Lamps: A floor lamp with directional lighting A table lamp with semi-directional lighting Ott-Lites (full spectrum light lamps for crafters) LumosLumos neck lamps (Use code ANNE30 at checkout before December 2 for 30% off!) Cushions:Samsonite Lumbar Cushion with heat A basic, 12" x 20" throw pillow cover, don't forget you will need a pillow form for it, too. Lots of wool vendors and designers to be found at the LoveWovember.com marketplace! Kits US: Morehouse Farm UK: Uradale Yarns Canada: Urban Yarns Australia: The Skein Sisters EU: WoolDreamers You can also sign them up for kits to be del
- Nov 23, 20241h 25m
Episode 124: Helen Robertson
Meet Helen Robertson this week on the podcast. Helen is a jewelry designer, knitting designer, and artist in Shetland. Her work celebrates nature, heritage, and Shetland, and frequently incorporates community building in her projects. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Shetland Wool Week Transportation Survey Helen Robertson's website, Instagram, Facebook, and Ravelry. She can be reached at info@helenrobertson.com Shetland Arts Myth and Materiality in a Woman's World, by Lynn Abrams Mark Sinclair Photography Bonhoga Gallery Shetland Wool Week Shetland Wool Week Annual, featuring Helen's Flying Flock Shetland Fine Lace Knitting, by Carol Christiansen Slew Unst Knit Shetland Lace Deckchair Challenge on YouTube Unst Heritage Centre Glansin Glass Purl Together YouTube Channel
- Oct 30, 202453 min
Episode 123: Joanna Hunter
Join Anne for a chat with knitwear designer Joanna Hunter! Grab your knitting and listen as Joanna shares her design process and experiences in the world of high fashion, film, and local commerce. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode #Wovember2024 posting prompts LoveWovember Marketplace 1917 is currently streaming on Amazon Prime in the US, if you would like to see Joanna's scarves and wristlets! Ninian's website, Instagram, and Facebook Purl Together YouTube Channel
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I Thought I Knew How is a podcast about learning what you thought you already knew in both knitting and life, featuring interviews with members of the fiber arts community around the world, product reviews, and musing about knitting and life.
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