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...
May 14, 2025•48 min•Season 9Ep. 127
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 b...
Mar 31, 2025•40 min•Season 10Ep. 126
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 o...
Nov 27, 2024•48 min•Season 9Ep. 125
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 M...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 9Ep. 124
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...
Oct 30, 2024•54 min•Season 9Ep. 123
Three museum pieces piqued Anne's interest on a recent road trip. Fall down the rabbit hole with her as she shares what she learned about letterman sweaters, machine crochet, and Mr. Rogers' famous cardigans. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Path Lit By Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe , by David Maraniss Pro Football Hall of Fame A Christmas Story House In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash , by Jean Shepherd Machine crochet is real! Heinz History Center The Interview with Mr. Rogers on...
Sep 28, 2024•40 min•Season 9Ep. 122
Have you ever daydreamed about opening your own fiber mill? Join Anne as she sits down with Malinda and Claudia of Alchemy Fiber Mill to hear their story of opening a mill to meet the needs to their local wool community! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Find Alchemy Fiber Mill at their website , Instagram , or Facebook Follow @IThoughtIKnewHow on Instagram to get updates about Wovember!...
Sep 11, 2024•35 min•Season 9Ep. 121
Come along with Anne to visit the last three newcomer shops on this year's upcoming I-91 Summer Vacation Shop Hop through Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Claim your tickets for Stitch N'Pitch in Hartford on August 17! Simsbury Yarns: Instagram , Facebook KnittyGrittyYarnGirl: Website , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube The Woolly Thistle: Website , Instagram , Facebook , Ravelry Music This episode's music was Tom Goldstein's "Song fo...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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:...
Jul 12, 2024•54 min
Anne sits down with Patty Lyons to talk about her upcoming Official Workbook companion to Patty Lyon's Knitting Bag of Tricks. Along the way they talk about Patty's journey to becoming a highly regarded knitting teacher, her "feud" with Seth Meyers, and a few top tips all knitters should know. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Patty Lyons' website, Instagram, and YouTube Channel Visit her Events page to keep on top of where Patty will be next! Order Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks on ...
Jun 28, 2024•55 min•Season 9Ep. 118
Join Anne as she chats with Julia Madill about her design work, including a new book coming in September for crocheters: Every Way with Granny Crochet: 50 shapes in classic granny stitch . Be sure to stick around after for information about three upcoming events! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Julia Madill's website, Instagram, and Ravelry Preorder Every Way with Granny Crochet on Amazon (affiliate link) Pompom Magazine Crochet.com Stitch 'n Bitch , by Debbie Stoller (Did you know ther...
Jun 15, 2024•43 min•Season 9Ep. 117
In this episode, Anne shares about her visit to the Woolly Good Gathering in Edinburgh last month, some thoughts about this year's Sheltand Wool Week hat, and a whole lot more, including details about the Stitch N'Pitch event coming August 17, 2024 in Hartford, CT! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Woolly Good Gathering Donna Smith Designs Uradale Yarns Paparwark Furniture Mella Handmade Soap Midwinter Yarns Jamieson's of Shetland Uist Wool The Journal of Scottish Yarns Summerhall 2022 Shetl...
May 16, 2024•42 min•Season 9Ep. 116
In this episode, Anne covers Nylon in the newest instalment of the series about the various fibers used in yarn. Also, get all the details for the Shetland Hogmanay Box and find out where you can meet Anne in person at the end of April! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Episode 99: Acrylic Chimamanda Ngozi Adichia Nylon on Wikipedia Nylon on Britannica.com 7 Properties of Nylon How is Nylon made? What is Nylon and Is It Sustainable? Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook Uppspuni Purchase your Shet...
Apr 10, 2024•34 min•Season 9Ep. 115
Anne shares a travelog of her recent trip to Farnham, England, to attend the Unravel Festival. How was it? How do you get there? Should you get there? Plus, updates about a couple upcoming events, including news about this year's Shetland Hogmanay Box! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Unravel Farnham Maltings Bush Hotel, Farnham Tabby and Tweed Syliva Watts-Cherry Terri Laura Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Follow Anne on Instagram , Facebook , or get on the mailing list on the we...
Mar 29, 2024•31 min•Season 9Ep. 114
In this episode, Anne falls down a rabbit hole regarding the etymology of the word steek and how the use of the term in knitting has evolved through the years. Please note that the episode uses the words fagot and fagoting, which are crafting terms that, despite having different spelling than a perjoritive term, are pronounced the same way. If hearing the terms may cause you discomfort, please skip this episode or fast-forward from the end of the first song to the start of the second song. Links...
Mar 11, 2024•47 min•Season 9Ep. 113
Anne is back with a yarn and pattern review, some thoughts on what it takes to be successful with some common crafting resolutions, and a whole lot more! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Wovember2023 LoveWovember.com LoveWovember.com Marketplace Woolly Winter Countdown Playlist Interview with Terri Laura Terri Laura on Ravelry Specter Cowl , by Caitlin Murphy Garthenor Organic Preseli FaceTheMusicMonday YSRestash23 Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours for 2024 Support the Show by shoppi...
Jan 05, 2024•49 min•Season 9Ep. 112
In this episode, Anne shares a bit about Shetland Wool Week 2023, introduces Wovember 2023, and reviews Mosaic Knitting Workshop , by Ashleigh Wempe. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Shetland Wool Week Eve Eunson Shetland Museum and Archives Hazel Tindall Alison Rendall Wovember 2023 Posting Prompts and Prizes can be found on the I Thought I Knew How Instagram feed . WovemberWool on Instagram Mosaic Knitting Workshop in print and as a Kindle e-book (...
Nov 02, 2023•43 min•Season 10Ep. 111
In this episode, Anne sits down with Solveigh Lass-Evans of Iolair Yarn and designer of the Sea Pink Top. Solveigh shares her fiber craft journey, including how a major loss sparked a new career as a hand dyer and designer. Please note that those who are newly experiencing grief may want to delay listening to this episode. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode There are only a very limited number of Shetland Hogmanay Boxes left! Order yours here. The Journal of Scottish Yarns The last two In...
Aug 22, 2023•44 min•Season 9Ep. 110
In this episode, meet Fay Dashper-Hughes, designer of both knit and crochet patterns, host of The Crochet Circle Podcast, and owner of Provenance Craft Co. Fay designed the Dunnet Bay Hap from Issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns and shares her plans for Fay DH Designs. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Shetland Hogmany Boxes Join Anne for the listener dinner at No.88 during Shetland Wool Week. Find the details here. Provenance Craft Co. Wool Work (Formerly Knit British) Podcast The J...
Aug 15, 2023•38 min•Season 9Ep. 109
In this episode, meet Jess of Ginger Twist Studio, a lovely local yarn store that doubles as a popular fiber destination for visitors to Edinburgh, Scotland. Jess's handdyed yarn has appeared several times in the pages of The Journal of Scottish Yarns , and she took the time to speak about that and the joys and challenges of owning a yarn shop. Have you been dreaming of your own store? Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Shetland Hogmanay Boxes Join Anne for dinner during She...
Aug 08, 2023•33 min•Season 9Ep. 108
In this episode, Anne learns more about weaving with Ange Sewell, owner of Weft Blown and designer of the Magnolia Cowl in issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode West Kilbride, Craft Town Scotland Zoom Loom Hazel Rose Looms Botanical Blanket Pin Loom Weaving Kit Turtle Loom Ange Sewell's website is weftblown.com and you can find her on Instagram. The Journal of Scottish Yarns Shetland Hogmanay Boxes Join Anne and other listeners for dinner at No.88...
Aug 01, 2023•46 min•Season 9Ep. 107
In this episode, Anne shares the fibery goodness of her recent road trip in Normandy, including a visit to a fiber festival, the birthplace of Rambouillet sheep, and more! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Le Fil de la Manche Ovis Et Cetera Pôle Laines Robach Shawl The Journal of Scottish Yarns Natissea (Maker of the linen/cotton blend yarn. Please note, the yarn's name is Linae and is actually a fingering weight yarn.) The Verona Tee-Shirt is the sweater I (rather poorly) described that...
Jul 25, 2023•58 min•Season 9Ep. 106
In this episode, Anne sits down with Alison Mayne and Roni the Woolchemist to hear about their fiber crafting journeys, including their recent collaboration in the creation of the Robach Shawl for issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Shetland Hogmanay Boxes Order your copy of issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns using code ITIKH for 3 off a print version of ITIKH3DIG for 3 off a digital download! Find Anne on Instagram, Facebook, or her w...
Jul 18, 2023•56 min•Season 9Ep. 105
In this episode, Anne speaks with Samira Hill, designer and teacher of knitting and crochet, as well as a professional pattern writer and tech editor. Samira is also one of the organizers of Tangled Galashiels, a new fiber festival in the Scottish Borders. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Shetland Hogmanay Box Listener Dinner at Shetland Wool Week The Journal of Scottish Yarns Episode 101 I Thought I Knew How on Facebook , Instagram , and Ravelry Eildon Hills Designs Samira Hill on Inst...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 9Ep. 104
In this episode, Anne sits down with crochet designer, Merrian Holland, who is a regular contributor to The Journal of Scottish Yarns. Merrian relates her experiences with fiber crafts, which began as a child in Germany and progressed along a path through graphic design and replica jewelry. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Order Issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns using code ITIKH3 or ITIKH3DIG for £3 off the print or digital issue, respectively. The Yarn MAL 2023 continues until Au...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 103
In this episode, Anne fills in listeners on some upcoming changes before sharing her experience knitting with wire in a class with Helen Robertson. Also, there is a review of Latta, a new American-grown and -milled nonsuperwash wool from Queen City Yarn. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Join in on the make along with The Journal of Scottish Yarns! Visit their store to pick up issue three and use code ITIKH3 or ITIKH3DIG for £3 off the print or digital versions respectively, and join us o...
Jun 27, 2023•34 min•Season 9Ep. 102
In this episode, Anne has a chat with Susan Anderson, the editor of the Journal of Scottish Yarns, about her fiber background and the birth of the Journal. They cover some of the topics in past issues as well as issue three, which will provide the patterns for a make along starting on June 28! Listen to the episode for details! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode The information about the Icelandic Goats is in episode 81, an interview with Johanna Thorvaldsdottir of Haafell Goat Farm Tangle...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 9Ep. 101
I just had a few things to share with folks and wanted to make sure the people who aren't on social media heard about them before it was too late! Find the Shetland Hogmanay Box here: https://store.ithoughtiknewhow.com/ To join the Make Along with The Journal of Scottish Yarns, visit their store to pick up Issue 3: https://yarnjournal.com/shop Use code ITIKH3 for £3 off a print copy. Use code ITIKH3DIG for £3 off a digital copy. All the other info is in the audio! I'll be back June 19 with the n...
Jun 05, 2023•10 min
In the 100th episode of the podcast, Anne shares the history of I Thought I Knew How, along with listener contributions and plans for the future of the show. Grab your knitting and celebratory mood and have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Knit New Haven Morehouse Farm Events Morehouse Merino Flock Anne on Instagram and Facebook , as well as the website where you can scroll down to join the mailing list Music The first song was "Hold Up," by Nick Battle, followed by Humans Win ...
May 09, 2023•41 min•Season 8Ep. 100
In this episode, Anne adds to the fiber series by taking on acrylic and shares some strong opinions along the way. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Acrylic Fiber and Acrylonitrile on Wikipedia Red Heart's wool yarn Red Heart Super Saver A side-by-side burn test comparison of a toy made from acrylic vs. a toy made from wool. The flammability of various clothing fibers Why Are We All So Terrified of Pajama Fires? Children's Sleepwear Regulations What is Acrylic Fabric: Properties, How it's...
Apr 25, 2023•34 min•Season 8Ep. 99
