I Thought I Knew How: A Podcast about Knitting and Life

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I Thought I Knew How: A Podcast about Knitting and Life Podcast

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. Visit our website at IThoughtIKnewHow.com

  1. 11 SEPT

    Alchemy Fiber Mill

    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!

    35 min

  2. 19 JUL

    2024 I-91 Shop Hop, Part Two

    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 for You," Jontavious Willis' "The World is in a Tangle," and Ben Bostick's "Take it on Faith."

    1h 1m

  3. 12 JUL

    2024 I-91 Shop Hop, Part 1

    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: Website, Instagram, Facebook Book your tickets for Stitch N'Pitch on August 17, 2024 here! Music There are three songs in this episode: "I Don't Hate You But Goodbye," by Sarah Angel; "Body and Head," by Kaii Dreams, and "Marie," by Humans Win.

    54 min

  4. 28 JUN

    Patty Lyons

    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 Amazon, and preorder the workbook here, or watch Patty's website to order directly from her! Modern Daily Knitting Franklin Habit Lucy Neatby Mary Martin Stitch N'Pitch is coming to Hartford, August 17, 2024. Reserve your tickets here! I-91 Shop Hop Information

    55 min

  5. 15 JUN

    Julia Madill

    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 there is a version for crochet, too?) (affiliate links) Knitty The Yarn Harlot Sophie Scarf Stitch N'Pitch Hartford, August 17, 2024! I-91 Shop Hop 2024 -- There is no official website, but information can be found in this Facebook post. Makkin Our Way Through Shetland 2025 If you enjoyed this episode, please send it on to a friend! The advertisements at the beginning and end of the show are one of the ways I fund the podcast, which costs several hundred dollars a month. Amazon links are another way the bills get paid, as well as events like Stitch N'Pitch and the Shetland Hogmanay Yarn Box. Your support helps maintain the podcast as a way to spotlight heritage craft, boost the work of designers and authors, and encourage the use of natural fibers. Thank you!

    43 min

  6. 16 MAY

    Woolly Good, Good Woolens, and Wool for Good

    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 Shetland Wool Week Annual Nutscene Cockleshell Scarf from Jamieson's of Shetland Sanik Shawl by Donna Smith Rachel Hunter MRI Maakers Terri Laura's store, Instagram, and Facebook Stitch N'Pitch Hartford (Link should work after May 20!) Music This week's songs were Tom Goldstein's "Today," and "Deeper Than the Heart," by Brad Howard.

    42 min

  7. 10 APR

    Nylon

    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 Shetland Hogmanay Box on April 13, 2024 at noon eastern time! Find me in the Woolly Good Gathering marketplace, April 26 and 27, 2024! Music The song in this episode was Kaii Dreams and Wild Heart singing, "Half of Your Heart."

    34 min

  8. 29 MAR

    Episode 114: Unravel

    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 website to stay updated about the upcoming sale of the 2024 Shetland Hogmanay Box and tickets for the Stitch N'Pitch event on August 17, 2024. Music The first song in this episode was "He's Got Heart," by Brad Howard. Then we heard "Welcome, Alice," by Luigi Bellanova.

    31 min
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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. Visit our website at IThoughtIKnewHow.com

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