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 pa...
Sep 22, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 68
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...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 67
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...
Aug 24, 2021•46 min•Season 5Ep. 66
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 Fa...
Aug 10, 2021•45 min•Season 5Ep. 65
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 thrumme...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 64
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 Show I-91 Shop Hop Group on Facebook Marji's Yarncrafts Village Wool Ewe and You Fiber Arts Northampton Wools Support the Show Please...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 63
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....
Jul 20, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 62
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 grou...
Jul 05, 2021•38 min•Season 5Ep. 61
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...
Jun 29, 2021•51 min•Season 5Ep. 60
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 C...
Jun 08, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 59
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 ad...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 58
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 Hi...
May 11, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 57
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 Wandere...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 56
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 T...
Mar 16, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 55
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 e...
Mar 01, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 54
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 sh...
Feb 16, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 53
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...
Feb 02, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 52
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...
Jan 19, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 51
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, Wr...
Jan 05, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 50
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 startin...
Dec 16, 2020•29 min
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...
Dec 15, 2020•57 min•Season 4Ep. 49
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 us...
Dec 08, 2020•55 min•Season 4Ep. 48
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 wit...
Dec 01, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 47
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 episod...
Nov 23, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 46
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 U...
Nov 03, 2020•56 min•Season 4Ep. 45
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! Fin...
Oct 27, 2020•58 min•Season 4Ep. 44
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 ...
Oct 20, 2020•38 min•Season 4Ep. 43
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 ...
Sep 07, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 42
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 I...
Aug 25, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 41
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 Jamie...
Aug 11, 2020•43 min•Season 3Ep. 40
