I Thought I Knew How

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 Jamieson and Smith 2-ply jumper weight The Art of Fair Isle Knitting, by Ann Feitelson Great Northern Yarn Haul Spinning Yarns in Dover, NH The Yarn Sellar in York, ME Olive Oyl Sweater, by Fable Knitwear KnitWit in Portland, ME Cloverworks Farm in Irasburg, VT Vermont Fiber Mill and Studio in Brandon, VT Scratch Supply Co. in Lebanon, NH Yarn & Yoga in Bristol, VT The Beekeeper’s Quilt by tiny owl knits Two Sisters Mill and Mercantile in Jeffersonville, VT The Northeast Fiber Arts Center in Williston, VT The Elegant Ewe

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 to knit the shawl as written, three ounces if you’d like to expand it. Master Hand Knitter Program Morehouse Farm Sepe Farm Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Romney and Texel breed sheep 4-H FFA (Future Farmers of America) CraftNewYork, where Erin helped sell Morehouse Yarn and did sheering demonstrations in the heart of NYC. Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association Patty Lyons’ classes The Lark’s Alvina project page on Ravelry. The Evanthe project page on Ravelry. The Tansie project page on Ravelry. The Muppet Show Ope

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 for the KAL starting July 31, 2020! Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves by Louisa Harding. The Lark’s Alvina Shawl. Morehouse Farm Merino Lace. (You’ll need 2 oz to knit the Lark’s Alvina as written). Also, check the Variegated Lace and Larger Lace Skeins links. Monet’s Garden colorway Willow colorway Poppy’s Pompom (Have Samoyed yarn to contribute? Contact Karen through her website!) Poppy’s Pompom on Instagram and Facebook and YouTube. The video of Poppy and Stubbs on YouTube. Subscribe to the I Thought I Knew How Podcast chan

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 Pinterest and help Anne figure it out! The next Online International Fiber Festival is in the works. It will run November 9 – 16, 2020. Follow the festival on Facebook and Instagram for more information. NZGK Possum Fibre New Zealand’s Department of Conservation website about possums. (Possum fiber and yarn available in their store.) About Possum Fiber. (A source for possum fiber clothing.) What is 1080, and why do people oppose it? Zealana produces several different types of possum-fiber yarn and has a list of stockistsav

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 Liverpool, Ohio. Wool 101 lecture on YouTube, presented by Roy Kettlewell. Terri Laura, Julie Dennison, and their wonderful art collaboration on the amazing benefits of wool. Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted. (Use coupon code ITIKH2020 for free shipping!) Basic Norwegian Star Hat. The Ravelry page for my Ma’s recreated shawl, along with basic instructions. Susan Bates Finishing Needles. (I thought they were $3, but it’s about $7.) Visit YarnPond.com to find opportunities to test knit for designers. Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves, b

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 searching for the title of the class if you already have a membership. Hansel Shawl by Gudrun Johnston. Morehouse Farm. Get on their mailing list, if you haven’t already, to be part of the next Virtual Farm Tour! Master Hand Knitter program. Arenda Holladay’s THREE videos about lifted increases: first, second, and third. The Principles of Knitting, by June Hemmons Hiatt Reader’s Digest Knitter’s Handbook, by Montse Stanley Knitting in Plain English, by Maggie Righetti The Jamieson and Smith Lovers Ravelry group for their Keep

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 show in 2021. Vogue Knitting’s new editor, Norah Gaughan. Master Hand Knitter Program Morehouse Open Farm Day is June 6 VanessaKnit’s Calvin Sweater pattern and kit. I Thought I Knew How Facebook group for information about the online knit togethers on the first Tuesday of the month. Patrons at the Ribbing and higher levels are invited to two additional knit togethers per month. Sponsor I’ve been using Dropps Detergent for years now, but the only time I have to think about them is because I talk about them on the show

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 of Shetland Soft Shetland is now their Heather Aran. Pingouin’s Shetland et Lin. US10.75 needles by Chiagoo US10.875 needles by Chiagoo Purl Together tutorials for Cold Pale Moon. The Online International Fiber Festival is still up and available for late comers! Find the classes, vendors, recipes and events mentioned in the podcast in the Daily Itineraries. The OIFF Ravelry Group Fairmount Fibers Manos Del Uruguay’s Alpaca Heather Racha Shawlette pattern Morehouse Farm Music Mae E Klingler’s “Adventurers We” and Sean Tait

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 yarn store! The Online International Fiber Festival The Online International Fiber Festival will run May 1-8, 2020. Join in as we visit the USA, Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Wales, Shetland, Finland, Australia and New Zealand. Each day will begin at the Daily Itinerary page where you will learn about the day’s activities. First, you will have the choice of one of three recommended classes offered by MyBluPrint.com that somehow relates to the region we are visiting. (Or, choose your own class to take that morning!) After lunc

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 Farm Day information Knit New Haven Ewe and You, my local yarn store! Save the Local Yarn Shop Facebook Group Sponsors Dropps is your source for environmentally friendly, inexpensive, effective detergent delivered to your door. Use my link and you’ll get a discount on your first order and help support the show at no cost to you! Music Both songs in this episode are by Mae E. Klingler. First was “Minefield,” followed by “Dragons.” Remember that all the songs from the podcast that are available on Amazon Music can be fou

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 Manly Art of Knitting, by Dave Fougner The I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group — visit for the Yarn Stash Destash posts, as well as information about the Wind it Up! knit along starting April 1, 2020. Prizes for Wind it Up! are from Merrily by Design, Ashcroft Makers, Prairie Bag Works, Knitter’s Pride, and Kraemer Yarns! Fetlar Scarf Iron Maiden Shawl Burberry Inspired Cowl KnitSonik Stranded Colourwork Sourcebook Chatham Mason Dixon Knitting on Knit Stars (Available as part of season three) The Gideon Method from Wool and

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 FinoManos Del Uruguay Cabrito Akerworks Spindle Systems. Grown-Together Mittens. Morehouse Merino Flock Facebook Group. Webs. Stitch Sampler Shawl Pattern. Morehouse Open Farm Day–watch their blog! Knit New Haven. Wonderwool Wales. Day one of the Yarn Stash Destash can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and Ravelry! Sponsors Many thanks to Ashcroft Makers for sponsoring the show. Their new sock knitting machine is amazing. Have a look for yourself! Also be sure to check out her growing number of yarn colors! Patrons, be sure to hop over to the Patreon feed for your 10% off coupon code before you make any purchases from their site! Music in this Episod

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 you could win a gift certificate to morehousefarm.com! MRI Maakers Wonderwool Wales — Are you going? Let’s meet up! The nurse in search of knitted coverings for baby IVs is NO LONGER IN NEED OF THEM. I am linking to the original post so you can see her directions for making them, though. Please look for a hospital that is local to you to accept them! Music “You and I Can Do Anything,” by Yoo Soo Kim. “All in Our Hands,” by Justin Busch. Remember, members of Amazon Unlimited can listen to a playlist of all the songs t

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!

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 patron. 4. Tell your friends about the show! Thank you for listening!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.