102 episodes
I Thought I Knew How: A Podcast about Knitting and Life Anne Frost
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4.8 • 164 Ratings
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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. Visit our website at IThoughtIKnewHow.com
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Episode 100: Episode 100
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 with "Wherever This Life Goes." -
Acrylic
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 Made and Where
What is the history and origin of acrylic?
Types of Synthetic Fibers
Knit New Haven
Morehouse Merino Flock
Dropps Detergent
Follow Anne on Instagram and join the Facebook Group. To join the mailing list, visit the websiteand scroll down to enter your email address in the mailing list field.
Music
The first song was "Feeling Mean" by Ben Bostick, followed by Humans Win, featuring Janell Belcher, with "Tiny Brilliance." -
Catching Up
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 Goldstein. -
Heritage Crafts with Elizabeth Williamson
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 podcast.
Elizabeth Williamson's website (Click on Classes to sign up for her lace talks and lessons)
Victorian Lace Today is the book that inspired Anne to knit lace back in the day. (Affiliate link)
The Shetland Lace Project
ShetlandPeerieMakkers are one of the ways Shetland knitters are preserving their heritage methods.
The UK Heritage Craft Association
Anne is inviting listeners to call in and leave a message to celebrate the 100th episode of the show. Please call 860 281 2437 and leave a message about something you learned from the show, a rabbit hole it sent you down, or anything you enjoyed about a show or the show generally. Time is tight! Please call in by April 4! -
Rosamund Black
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 -
Episode 095: Elizabeth Johnston
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 allows listeners to support the show directly with benefits in return.
Visit our affiliates and sponsors. Your purchases support the show at no additional cost to you.
Customer Reviews
My new fave
This podcast is my new favorite- super relaxing and informative about knitting and I love the Real-Life content too. As someone who has ups and downs it is nice to hear that other people’s lives take a similar trajectory sometimes (although I wish Anne all the best of course). It’s just that listening to other podcasts can paint an overly rosy picture sometimes.
Just found you
Hi Anne. I have returned to knitting (again) after retiring (again). I am binge listening and on episode 15. I have really enjoyed your podcast especially the music and your progress on the master knitter program. Looking forward to getting caught up to present.
Why I love the show
I have been knitting since I was a child. I tried a few knitting podcasts a couple of years ago, and I kept I Thought I Knew How in my rotation because I like learning about traditional yarn-making methods. I had never heard of the master hand knitter program. I listen to the podcasts on weekends because Anne’s voice is so gentle and relaxing. I love this podcast!