In this episode, Anne shares the start of her spinning journey, reviews Knitted Word yarn, and has a few thoughts about embracing how you get your projects done. That, plus a few songs from Tom Goldstein. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Knitten Word Harriet Cowl Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Wool& WoolandPrince WoolX Dropps Sable Flow Visit the website to join the mailing list Follow Anne on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Music "Dawn" and "Time and Time Again" by Tom Gold...
Apr 11, 2023•34 min•Season 8Ep. 98
In this episode, Anne invited Elizabeth Williamson, Shetland Lace knitter and designer, back on the show to talk about preserving heritage crafts. How can it be done? Why should it be done? Elizabeth is a talented Shetland Lace knitter, so the discussion takes place in the context of Shetland Lace, but there is a lot to be considered about heritage craft preservation in general! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Support the Show on Patreon Listen to Elizabeth's first appearance on the pod...
Mar 28, 2023•57 min•Season 8Ep. 97
In this episode, Anne visits the Museum of Welsh Textiles with its curator, Rosamund Black. Learn more about the Welsh National Costume, mill and hand weaving, and much, much more. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Support the Show at the new Be a Booster page Watch Anne's Welsh yarn Show and Tell on the Purl Together podcast The Museum of Welsh Textiles The Welsh National Costume Rosamund Black on Instagram Lady Llanover Sponsors Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Group...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 96
In this episode, Anne sits down with Elizabeth Johnston of Shetland Handspun. Elizabeth was Shetland Wool Week patron in 2018 and is well known for her handspun yarns, as well as her designs featuring Fair Isle and Shetland lace. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Elizabeth Johnston on Instagram and Facebook Shetland Handspun Website ShetlandPeerieMakkers Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Purl Together YouTube Channel Support the Show Patreon allow...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, Anne takes a fiber-themed walk through Commercial Street in Lerwick and out to the far end of town. Have you been thinking of a visit to Shetland, or do you have a visit coming up? Get a sense of just how fiber-packed the main street of the town is with this walk from Jimmy Perez's house to Jamieson and Smith. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show by becoming a patron. Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Group The Shetland Times Bookshop Jamison's of Shetla...
Feb 14, 2023•53 min•Season 8Ep. 94
In this episode, Anne introduces ChatGPT to knitting. How does artificial intelligence handle handicrafts? Can you rely on it for accurate information? Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode If you'd like to have your own interaction with ChatGPT, find it here. Support the podcast at Patreon! Sponsors Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Group Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Songs "Rainy Day Cafe," by Zoze and "Wherever This Life Goes," by Humans Win....
Jan 31, 2023•34 min•Season 8Ep. 93
In this episode, Anne talks about her first finished object of 2023, the Sanderling Cardigan, has a talk about talking to herself, and offers a brief introduction to Bohus Stickning. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode and Reference Materials Used Sanderling cardigan Mountain Mohair yarn from Green Mountain Spinnery Ripples , by Hilly van Der Sluis Books with information about Bohus Stickning: A History of Hand Knitting , Knitting Around the World , Knitting in the Old Way , Poems of Color:...
Jan 17, 2023•37 min•Season 8Ep. 92
In this episode, Anne takes a deep dive into alpaca, and all the other South American camelid fibers! Links to Source Material and Things Mentioned in the Podcast Much of the episode was based on personal experience working with alpaca fiber yarns and discussions I've had with camelid raisers and spinners I've met through the years, but the information was confirmed for me in the wonderful book, The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook . Wikipedia also has excellent articles about vicuña , guanaco , alpa...
Jan 03, 2023•38 min•Season 8Ep. 91
In this episode, Anne talks about the three projects you should be knitting right now, wraps up Wovember, and more! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode Support the show at Patreon ! Sanderling Mountain Mohair Mitten Garland Advent Calendar Adventskalendar Turvie LoveWovember Find the Woolly Countdown Videos on the Purl Together YouTube channel Sponsors Knit New Haven Morehouse Farm There are still 2-3 spaces available on the Contemporary Crafts tour this summer! Learn more at the Island Vi...
Dec 06, 2022•34 min•Season 7Ep. 90
Anne sits down with Jana of the Purl Together YouTube podcast to chat about some of the benefits and challenges associated with having a knitting podcast. Plus, info about the 2023 Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours, Wovember, and more! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Support the show on Patreon . Purl Together on YouTube , Instagram , Facebook , and the web . Anne's Instagram (for Wovember!) Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours LoveWovember.com Sponsors Knit New Haven Morehouse Far...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 89
Anne takes you along to the Fiber Festival of New England. Meet some of the vendors who where there and hear about their ingenious and interesting products. Plus, more on Wovember and an update on the state of wool in Austria from an Austrian listener! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Support the show on Patreon Fiber Festival of New England JaggerSpun The Wool Room at Longmeadow Farm The Dancing Pony Sheep Farm -- email Paula Aarons at pmaarons@gmail.com Windridge Farm Junction Fiber Mi...
Nov 08, 2022•41 min•Season 7Ep. 88
Episode 087: Elizabeth Williamson In this episode, Anne sits down with Shetland lace knitter, teacher, and designer, Elizabeth Williamson. PLEASE NOTE: There is some minor interference in this episode. It's mostly at the start of the interview. Apologies in advance. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Elizabeth Williamson Knitting , for Elizabeth's information and classes Elizabeth on Instagram Elizabeth's patterns can be found on Ravelry Wovember has an additional home on the internet at L...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 84
In this episode, Anne checks in after her time away in Shetland and Austria, and looks ahead to Wovember, coming on November 1! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Factor Meals -- Sign up using this link and get a discount on your first 6 boxes! Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Shetland Wool Week Annual Shetland Textile Museum Die Spindel/Ulrike Müller-Kaspar Helen Robertson Allison Rendall Red Houss Elizabeth Williamson Knitting Wovember.com Purl Together on YouTube That Knitting Show...
Oct 18, 2022•41 min•Season 7Ep. 86
In this episode, Anne speaks with Linda and Lisa of Wool Decanted, a yarn producer in England with the goal of producing a soft, locally sourced and processed British yarn for fiber crafters. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the podcast at Patreon! I-91 Shop Hop Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Group Hitofude cardigan Wool Decanted Registration for Makkin Our Way Through Shetland 2023...
Aug 02, 2022•40 min•Season 7Ep. 85
Episode 084: Donna Smith In this episode, Anne sits down with former Shetland Wool Week Patron, Donna Smith, to talk about how she got her start with wool crafts, her time as Patron, starting her own yarn company, and her current work with yarn dyeing. Enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show at Patreon Knit New Haven I-91 Shop Hop Norwegian Handknits Morehouse Merino Flock Group Hitofude Cardigan Donna Smith's Blog , Website , Instagram , and Ravelry Donna's blog entry a...
Jul 19, 2022•59 min•Season 7Ep. 84
In this episode, Anne visits with Devrie Metcalf, knitted toy designer and author, to talk about her love of knitted toys and why they are such a great project, even for new knitters! Devrie is author of Joanie's Magical Day at the Beach and Knitting for Playtime: Treasures of the Ocean , a children's picture book and pattern book that allows you to knit the characters from the book. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show through Patreon Knit New Haven on Instagram Morehouse M...
Jul 05, 2022•31 min•Season 7Ep. 83
In this episode, Anne sits down with Hulda Brynjólfsdóttir at Uppspuni Mini Mill to talk about Icelandic wool, sheep farming in Iceland, Hulda's decision to start a mill, and the truly amazing Icelandic yarn she's been able to produce. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode I-91 Shop Hop Knit New Haven Morehouse Farm Shawl Patterns and Kits Morehouse Shawl Kit Amy Snell's Ravelry page for her Super Summer Shawlalong Uppspuni Mini Mill Belfast Mini Mills Istex The Hidden People South Iceland Wo...
Jun 21, 2022•57 min•Season 7Ep. 82
In this first episode of season 7, Anne sits down with Jóhanna Þorvaldsdóttir of Haafell Goat Farm to learn about her work preserving a rare species of Icelandic goat. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Morehouse Farm Shawls Knit New Haven I-91 Shop Hop Frank Pepe's Pizza Haafell Goat Farm Website , Instagram , Facebook Page . If you'd like to try the cashmere from Jóhanna's goats, contact her through one of the online sources above! If you'd like to get on the waiting list for the 2023 M...
Jun 07, 2022•48 min•Season 7Ep. 81
In this episode, Anne takes a deep dive into cotton: the history, quirks, and care! Plus, news of a NY/PA yarn crawl, a New Years themed yarn box, and more. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode FairTrade.net maintains a list of cotton growers and processors that adhere to their fair trade standards. Katia Fair Cotton has been certified as fair trade by the ICEA . Fair Trade cottons not mentioned in the episode: Quince&Co's organic cotton comes from a collection of organic cotton farms in...
Apr 12, 2022•39 min•Season 6Ep. 80
In this episode, Anne shares some thoughts on charity knitting, or "Pay It Forward" knitting, including some tips for success and how and where to find groups to create for. She wraps things up with a reflection on her Month of Lace and ends with a couple of special announcements. Enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Afghans for Afghans Hat Not Hate The innocent Big Knit Warm Up America Charity Knitting with Nicole Facebook Group Charity Knitting and Crafts Facebook Group JustServe.org H...
Mar 29, 2022•40 min•Season 6Ep. 79
Anne sits down with Donna Estin to talk about her work as a designer, her experience with becoming a Master Hand Knitter, and the Next Level Knitting Conference coming April 22-24, 2022. Donna has very kindly offered a 25% off coupon code to her website and Ravelry patterns through March 31, 2022, for listeners of I Thought I Knew How. Use code THOUGHTIKNEWHOW in either location to take advantage of this kind offer. Many thanks, Donna! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Donna Estin’s websi...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 78
In this episode, Anne goes on a deep dive into her favorite plant fiber: linen. Get the history of this fiber, care instructions, and some tips to make using it easier! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode There are more Patreon levels available now for businesses who would like to sponsor the podcast. Please visit the Patreon page for more information. Lyric Hill Farm Worn: A People's History of Clothing , by Sofi Thanhauser Linen from Flax Seed to Woven Cloth , by Linda Heinrich Hap Cowl,...
Mar 01, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 77
In this episode, Anne talks about what she's been working on for The Great Yarn Challenge, makes a case for crochet, and muses about what keeps a lot of folks (but mostly herself) from designing. Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast The Great Yarn Challenge Craft Yarn Council Holiday Trees , by YellowCosmo Loopy Love Blanket , by Tamara Kelly Flower Power Scrubby , by Kara Gunza Scrubby Cotton from Red Heart Cinca , by Amy Christoffers Sophie's Universe , by Dedri Uys Alma Swe...
Feb 15, 2022•41 min•Season 6Ep. 76
In this episode, Anne sits down with Katie Sullivan of Bobolink Yarns, a Vermont-based yarn company creating breed- and farm-specific yarns. Katie is a deep well of knowledge about wool production and shares much of her knowledge with us in this discussion. Enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show at Patreon! Cloverworks Farm Bobolink Yarns BLU Michael Pollan's books on Amazon Spider silk fabric woven in Madagascar The Practical Spinner's Guide: Silk The Great Yarn Challe...
Feb 01, 2022•54 min•Season 6Ep. 75
In this episode, census records, a visit to NYC, and a new pillowcase get Anne thinking about silk. She shares what she learned about what it is, where it comes from, and how it affects our fiber crafting, and invites you to share more! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode First, I misspoke in the episode: alpha-keratin is the keratin found in mammals, not vertebrates. I do know that lizards and birds are vertebrates, too. I apologize for misspeaking! The Rise of the US Silk Industry Silk, ...
Jan 18, 2022•33 min•Season 6Ep. 74
In this episode, Anne looks back into 2021 and forward to 2022, setting crafting intentions for the new year, rather than goals. Links to Things Mentioned in The Episode Unicorn Parallelograms , by Stephen West The Fiber Seed Hand Dyed December videos can be found on the Purl Together YouTube channel Not my hap stretcher, but a hap stretcher . Not my Tudor Peg Loom, but a Tudor peg loom . Laight Night Knits Find the Yarn Stash Destash prompts on my Instagram account. Cabled Trellis Shawl , by St...
Jan 04, 2022•34 min•Season 6Ep. 73
In this episode, Anne speaks with Nic Corrigan and Ed Sutcliff of Project Lonk. You originally met Nic and Ed in episode 66 when their Kickstarter to produce yarn from Ed's flock of rare breed Lonk sheep was still in full swing. A lot has happened since then! Listen to learn how their work to create highly local wool has had more of an impact than they expected! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Knit New Haven's Instagram Morehouse Merino Flock Group Episode 66: Project Lonk -- Please li...
Dec 21, 2021•53 min•Season 6Ep. 72
Welcome to season 6! In this episode, Anne fills you in on everything that went on during the hiatus as well as the things that are coming up, and she shares her thoughts on The Shetland Trader, Book 3: Heritage. You've seen the images of the projects, but is the book worth a buy? Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Hand Dyed December over on the Purl Together YouTube Channel Indie Untangled -- The National Parks New Years box is sold out, but watch their shop for full sized ...
Dec 07, 2021•34 min•Season 6Ep. 71
In this final episode for season five, Anne speaks to Cecil Tait of Paparwark Furniture about the new yarn line he and his wife Jennifer are producing from their flock of Shetland breed sheep. She also takes you through Morehouse Open Farm Day and talks about her time at Rhinebeck on Saturday. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours (Get on the mailing list for the possible 2nd Fair Isle week in September! Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Participants Group ...
Oct 19, 2021•59 min•Season 5Ep. 70
In this episode, Anne breaks down like an overtired 9-year old coming home from summer camp, because that’s basically what she is. But aside from that, you’ll also meet Mandy Moore, a new designer based in Shetland who is also a sample knitter for many familiar designers. Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Knit+Escape Shetland Wool Week Elizabeth Williamson on Instagram Shetland Textile Museum Garths Croft Bressay Sheila Fowlie’s website for bespoke lace items, Shetland Lac...
Oct 05, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 69
