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 t...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 39
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 f...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 38
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 Pint...
Jul 14, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 37
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 Liv...
Jun 30, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 36
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 searchin...
Jun 15, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 35
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 ...
Jun 01, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 34
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 o...
May 19, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 33
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 y...
Apr 27, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 32
In this episode, Anne reviews a few online learning options and gives a progress report on her Master Hand Knitter program and the Wind it Up! knit along. Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode Master Hand Knitting Program KnitStars BluPrint Terri Spins online spinning lessons (Scroll to the post) Anne’s finished objects on Ravelry Wind it Up! knit along post in Facebook Why you can be brave about color with Katie’s Kep Katie’s Kep Shetland Handspun’s yarn kit for Katie’s Kep Morehouse Open F...
Apr 13, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Time to wind up some of our knitting layaway! In this episode, Anne announces a new knit along designed to help us finish off some of our languishing projects, with prizes on offer from Merrily by Design , Ashcroft Makers , Prairie Bag Works , Knitter’s Pride , and Kraemer Yarns as extra motivation! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode This link will take you to the Tuesday evening knit together. It runs from 3pm to 8pm eastern time while self isolation orders continue. Come join in! The Man...
Mar 30, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Anne is back early from her season break to talk about what’s on her needles, what’s coming, and what’s up. Welcome to season three! Links to Things Mentioned on the Podcast All the ways to support the show can be found here . Dip Dyeing Yarn in Wilton’s Violet Food Coloring. Dyeing Yarn with Food Coloring on the Stove . Frozen Skies Shawl Pattern Manos Del Uruguay Fino Manos Del Uruguay Cabrito Akerworks Spindle Systems . Grown-Together Mittens. Morehouse Merino Flock Facebook Group . Webs. Sti...
Mar 17, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 29
An encounter with Tunisian crochet and the memory of a stranger in a restaurant in Barcelona put Anne in a reflective mood. Things Mentioned in the Episode Tunisian Crochet Basics from the Purl Soho website. Ewe and You Fiber Arts for Life Harriet’s Cowl Stitches United , where Anne will be running three rounds of knitting trivial on March 28, 2020, to benefit the Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal . Swing by the Morehouse Farm booth at 10, 1, and 3 to play for a $5 or higher donation to the cause and ...
Mar 02, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Anne sits down with Theresa Drouin-Guerette, a.k.a Terri Spins. Terri uses her spinning skills as a living history interpreter, teaches spinning across the United States, and writes for Ply , Spin-off , and The Wheel . Listen in as they talk about Terri's journey, breed-specific fiber, and more! Please visit the show notes for links and photos related to the episode, and check out our Be a Booster page to learn how you can support the show!...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Anne reviews Vogue Knitting Live and Sandnes Garn yarn before sharing her newest obsession, the Shave 'em to Save 'em initiative by the Livestock Conservancy. Then, the time has come to wrap up the Maakin for the MRI knit along. A few songs, a few announcements. Have a listen! Ways to support the show: 1. Please consider leaving a 5-star review and kind comments where you listen to the podcast. 2. Patronize one of our sponsors: Ashcroft Makers Dropps Detergent 3. Consider becoming a direct patro...
Feb 04, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Anne takes you along to Vogue Knitting Live, 2020! Come along to hear some of the voices of vendors and attendees and get a sense of the show. Is it in the cards for next year? Maybe this episode will help you decide!
Jan 21, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Anne shares the results of her Yarn Stash Destash 2019 and some things on her needles along with a review of Ashcroft Makers yarn, gives an update on her podcast listening project, goes through the prizes available to people involved in the Maakin for the MRI KAL, music and more!
Jan 07, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In this episode, Anne shares some additional details about the upcoming Maakin for the MRI knit along, upcoming appearances, a yarn review of Brown Sheep's Stratosphere, and mail angst.
Dec 24, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Anne lays out her plan forward with her Master Hand Knitter Program. She reviews the Knitter's Pride SmartStix Interchangeable Needles, announces the winner of the Dorset Button kit from TJFrog, thanks her very first four patrons, gives details on the Maakin for the MRI knit along and a whole lot more. Listen for details, as well as a coupon code for 10% off your entire order from Needlepoint Joint when you add a kit for a Harriet's Hat to your order.
Dec 10, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Anne finishes her trip to Loch Ness Knit Fest and shares an interview with Christel Seyfarth, Danish designer and host of Fanø International Knit Festival. She also shares information on a knit-along starting January 1, 2020, that she will be co-hosting with Jana of the Purl Together video podcast.
Nov 26, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In this episode, Anne got to talk to Tania Ashton Jones, also known as TJ Frog, about Dorset Buttons, a beautiful way to embellish your knits and more. Anne talks about traveling the Highlands, the classes she took at Loch Ness Knit Fest, a new certificate program from the Knitting Guild Association, and more. There is also a giveaway in this episode, so be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear how to enter!
Nov 19, 2019•37 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this episode, Anne sits down to talk to Hazel Tindall ahead of Loch Ness Knit Fest. Hazel shares her experiences knitting as a teenager on Shetland when home production of knitwear was still a major industry. They also talk about the festival, Hazel offers advice to new knitters, and they hit on much more.
Nov 12, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode, Anne shares her experience with the classes at Shetland Wool Week 2019. Also, in honor of Wovember, she shares a few sheep-themed songs. And, finally, she gives a heads up for a UFO-finishing knit-along coming in January, 2020.
Nov 05, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode, Anne shares the experience of being part of Shetland Wool Week, including the sense of community and the evening events. Next week, she will share her experience in the classes she attended, so stay tuned for that.
Oct 28, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode, Janette Budge sat down with Anne to talk about Fair Isle knitting on Shetland in the past and present, with special attention paid to the Shetland Peerie Makkers, a group dedicated to teaching knitting to school children using the old methods.
Oct 23, 2019•51 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Harriet Middleton, designer of the Harriet's Hat (and headband, fingerless gloves, gloves, mittens, and cowl!), sits down to talk to Anne about her knitting life before her fundraising for the Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal began, how the MRI Maakers started, the momentum behind her patterns, and the unintended good that has resulted from them.
Oct 14, 2019•55 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Anne checks in for a bit mid-hiatus to review Heat Wave, Alize EZ Wool, and the Sea Pinks hat pattern, as well as sharing what she's learned about Fair Isle knitting over the last month. Plus, she talks about her upcoming trip to Knitter's College (aka, Shetland Wool Week) and her invitation to speak at Loch Ness Knit Fest. If you see her at either, say hi!
Sep 09, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Anne wraps up her time in New York, reviews Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, and ties up a few loose ends before heading on hiatus. Listen for details about that and a giveaway!
Jul 29, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, Anne shares the mixed bag that is the Master Hand Knitter questions, talks about knitting in New York, reviews Knitter's Pride Karbonz circular needles, announces a giveaway for all listeners no matter where they live, and more!
Jul 16, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Anne has made some progress with the Master Hand Knitter Program, took part in the I-91 Shop Hop, reviews Tatamy DK by Kraemer Yarns and the Spring Treasure Bag pattern from their Festival Wear collection, shares more about Harriet's Hat and Headband, and provides you some music to knit by.
Jul 02, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Anne still needs to catch up on her Master Hand Knitting work. She shares a few podcasts that also relate to the MHK Program and talks about the effect of a stash-gone-awry. Plus, there's more about Harriet's Hat, a giveaway of some summery yarn, and music from The Suitcase Junket!
Jun 18, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 10
