In this episode, Anne falls down a rabbit hole regarding the etymology of the word steek and how the use of the term in knitting has evolved through the years. 

• Please note that the episode uses the words fagot and fagoting, which are crafting terms that, despite having different spelling than a perjoritive term, are pronounced the same way. If hearing the terms may cause you discomfort, please skip this episode or fast-forward from the end of the first song to the start of the second song.

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary website
Traditional Fair Isle Knitting
Hazel Tindall
Elizabeth Johnston
Elizabeth Williamson
Hazel Laurenson
Viveka Velupillai
Unst Heritage Centre
Knitting in the Old Way
The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting
Shetland Fine Lace Knitting (The newest contribution to the field.)
Traditional Knitting
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
The Art of Shetland Lace
Heirloom Knitting: A Shetland Lace Knitter's Pattern and Workbook
Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours

Music

Humans Win created both of the songs featured in this episode: "Giving Up" and "Before You Go."

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Anne is back with a yarn and pattern review, some thoughts on what it takes to be successful with some common crafting resolutions, and a whole lot more!

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Wovember2023
LoveWovember.com
LoveWovember.com Marketplace
Woolly Winter Countdown Playlist
Interview with Terri Laura
Terri Laura on Ravelry
Specter Cowl, by Caitlin Murphy
Garthenor Organic Preseli
FaceTheMusicMonday
YSRestash23
Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours for 2024
Support the Show by shopping the Be a Booster page, or by spreading the word to your fellow fiber crafters!
Email Anne if you'd be interested in an Event in Hartford in August 2024 at anne@ithoughtiknewhow.com

Music

This episode featured three songs: "Better Life," by Humans Win; "Strawberry Daiquiri," by Sarah Angel; and "I'm Missing You," by Skip Tracy.

In this episode, Anne shares a bit about Shetland Wool Week 2023, introduces Wovember 2023, and reviews Mosaic Knitting Workshop, by Ashleigh Wempe. 

Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast

Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours
Shetland Wool Week
Eve Eunson
Shetland Museum and Archives
Hazel Tindall
Alison Rendall
Wovember 2023 Posting Prompts and Prizes can be found on the I Thought I Knew How Instagram feed. 
WovemberWool on Instagram
Mosaic Knitting Workshop in print and as a Kindle e-book  (Those are affiliate links, meaning that if you place an order for the books, Amazon will give me a small fee for sending you to the site at no cost to you. It's a simple way to help support the podcast.)
Uradale Yarns Double Knitting yarn
Fiber Festival of New England
The Journal of Scottish Yarns
Purl Together on YouTube

Music

The songs in this episode were "White as the snow" by Tom Goldstein, "Too Dark to Tell," by Ben Bostick, and "Get Down to Get Up Again," by Humans Win. 

An Appeal

I am no longer accepting direct donations toward the running of the podcast. However, if you enjoy listening to the podcast, please support it by sharing it with the knitting lovers in your life. Many thanks!

In this episode, Anne sits down with Solveigh Lass-Evans of Iolair Yarn and designer of the Sea Pink Top. Solveigh shares her fiber craft journey, including how a major loss sparked a new career as a hand dyer and designer. 
Please note that those who are newly experiencing grief may want to delay listening to this episode. 

Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode

There are only a very limited number of Shetland Hogmanay Boxes left! Order yours here.
The Journal of Scottish Yarns
The last two Instagram Live events of the #yarnmal2023 had some hints about the upcoming issue 4 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns. Watch them here and here.
Iolair Yarn
Sea Pink Top
Find Solveigh on Instagram
Find Iolair Yarn in person this year at the Scottish Yarn Festival, Yarndale, Glasgow School of Yarn, and the Knitting and Stitching Show in Harrowgate.
Learn more about the listener dinner at No.88 here.

The show will now be on a hiatus for the next few months. Please follow or subscribe to the show through your favorite podcast app, and when the show returns, the new episode will automatically for you!

In this episode, meet Fay Dashper-Hughes, designer of both knit and crochet patterns, host of The Crochet Circle Podcast, and owner of Provenance Craft Co. Fay designed the Dunnet Bay Hap from Issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns and shares her plans for Fay DH Designs.

Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast

Shetland Hogmany Boxes
Join Anne for the listener dinner at No.88 during Shetland Wool Week. Find the details here. 
Provenance Craft Co.
Wool Work (Formerly Knit British) Podcast
The Journal of Scottish Yarns
Dunnet Head Hap
Moorit Magazine
The Crochet Circle
Fay DH Designs on the web and on Instagram

In this episode, meet Jess of Ginger Twist Studio, a lovely local yarn store that doubles as a popular fiber destination for visitors to Edinburgh, Scotland. Jess's handdyed yarn has appeared several times in the pages of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, and she took the time to speak about that and the joys and challenges of owning a yarn shop. Have you been dreaming of your own store? Have a listen!

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Shetland Hogmanay Boxes
Join Anne for dinner during Shetland Wool Week
Ginger Twist Studio is Jess's home on the web. Find her online store and hours for the brick and mortar!
You can also find Ginger Twist Studio on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. 
Ginger's Splendor and Masham Mayhem were featured in the Forvie Shawl pattern and Sweet Flax was featured in the pattern for the Carstramon Top in The Journal of Scottish Yarns. 
Jess's recommended spots for fiber-travelers to Edinburgh: Dovecot Studios, Chambers Street Museum, Leith, Pascal & Co., 24 Royal Terrace, Art & Vintage.

In this episode, Anne learns more about weaving with Ange Sewell, owner of Weft Blown and designer of the Magnolia Cowl in issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns. 

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

West Kilbride, Craft Town Scotland
Zoom Loom
Hazel Rose Looms
Botanical Blanket Pin Loom Weaving Kit
Turtle Loom
Ange Sewell's website is weftblown.com and you can find her on Instagram.
The Journal of Scottish Yarns
Shetland Hogmanay Boxes
Join Anne and other listeners for dinner at No.88 during Shetland Wool Week. RSVP here.
Grae Cove 

In this episode, Anne shares the fibery goodness of her recent road trip in Normandy, including a visit to a fiber festival, the birthplace of Rambouillet sheep, and more!

Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode

Le Fil de la Manche
Ovis Et Cetera
Pôle Laines
Robach Shawl
The Journal of Scottish Yarns
Natissea (Maker of the linen/cotton blend yarn. Please note, the yarn's name is Linae and is actually a fingering weight yarn.)
The Verona Tee-Shirt is the sweater I (rather poorly) described that I plan to knit with the Linea.
Bayeux Tapestry Museum
Pré Salé Sheep
La Bergerie Nationale
Rambouillet Sheep
Shetland Hogmanay Boxes
Shetland Wool Week

Songs

There were many songs in this episode! In order: 
"Invisible Love," by Wild Heart and Kaii Dreams
"Summer in Paris," by Humans Win
"Casa de Frio," by Jon Presstone
"Dark Space," by we20fifty

In this episode, Anne sits down with Alison Mayne and Roni the Woolchemist to hear about their fiber crafting journeys, including their recent collaboration in the creation of the Robach Shawl for issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns. 

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Shetland Hogmanay Boxes
Order your copy of issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns using code ITIKH for 3 off a print version of ITIKH3DIG for 3 off a digital download!
Find Anne on Instagram, Facebook, or her website.
Find Alison Mayne on Instagram or her website. 
Find Roni the Woolchemist on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or Etsy. You can also sign up for her newsletter. 
Stitching Together Network
Alison's wrist warmer pattern at The Draper's Shop
Natalie in Stitches
Margaret Fay Shaw
The Peigi Anndra Shawl

In this episode, Anne speaks with Samira Hill, designer and teacher of knitting and crochet, as well as a professional pattern writer and tech editor. Samira is also one of the organizers of Tangled Galashiels, a new fiber festival in the Scottish Borders.

Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode

Shetland Hogmanay Box
Listener Dinner at Shetland Wool Week
The Journal of Scottish Yarns
Episode 101
I Thought I Knew How on Facebook, Instagram, and Ravelry
Eildon Hills Designs
Samira Hill on Instagram and Ravelry
Knitting for All
Bowfiddle Yarns
Tangled Galashiels

In this episode, Anne sits down with crochet designer, Merrian Holland, who is a regular contributor to The Journal of Scottish Yarns. Merrian relates her experiences with fiber crafts, which began as a child in Germany and progressed along a path through graphic design and replica jewelry.

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Order Issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns using code ITIKH3 or ITIKH3DIG for  £3 off the print or digital issue, respectively. The Yarn MAL 2023 continues until August 9, 2023, so there is still time to take part!
Order the 2023 Shetland Hogmanay Yarn Box
Find Merrian Holland at her website or on Instagram
Green Elmbridge
The Riverhouse Hookers
Machair Tank Top
Zakami Yarns
Twine Bag
Crochet stitch conversions UK/US
Whichcraft Wools
Unraveled/Farnham Maltings

In this episode, Anne fills in listeners on some upcoming changes before sharing her experience knitting with wire in a class with Helen Robertson. Also, there is a review of Latta, a new American-grown and -milled nonsuperwash wool from Queen City Yarn. 

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Join in on the make along with The Journal of Scottish Yarns! Visit their storeto pick up issue three and use code ITIKH3 or ITIKH3DIG for £3 off the print or digital versions respectively, and join us on June 28 for an Instagram live kick-off event at 2 pm EST/7 pm British time!
Email info@islandvista.co.uk to get on the waitlist for the Makkin Our Way Through Shetland tours for 2024!
Helen Robertson's Slew Unst Knit Shetland Lace Deckchair Challenge
Online classes with Helen Robertson
Queen City Yarn's Latta yarn -- Do not panic if you go have a look right away. The yarn will go live on August 1. Mark your calendar!
Learn more about the Shetland Hogmanay Box, a 31 day mystery yarn box leading up to New Year's Eve.

Music

The songs in this episode were "I Built It Myself," by Nicholas Rowe; "The Drifter," by Zoze; and "Outlaw," by Brad Howard.

In this episode, Anne has a chat with Susan Anderson, the editor of the Journal of Scottish Yarns, about her fiber background and the birth of the Journal. They cover some of the topics in past issues as well as issue three, which will provide the patterns for a make along starting on June 28! Listen to the episode for details!

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

The information about the Icelandic Goats is in episode 81, an interview with Johanna Thorvaldsdottir of Haafell Goat Farm
Tangled Galashiels
Seed.ed on Instagram
Di Gilpin
Scottish Yarn Festival
Scottish Wool Producers Showcase
The Journal of Scottish Yarn Make Along will require a copy of Issue 3. Use code ITIKH3 to save £3 on a print copy, or ITIKH3DIG to save £3 on a digital copy. Order here.
Participate on Instagram using #yarnmal2023, Facebook, or Ravelry
Order the Zoom Loom from designer and teacher, Ange Sewell, based in the UK
Order a Zoom Loom on Amazon US

I just had a few things to share with folks and wanted to make sure the people who aren't on social media heard about them before it was too late!

Find the Shetland Hogmanay Box here: 

https://store.ithoughtiknewhow.com/


To join the Make Along with The Journal of Scottish Yarns, visit their store to pick up Issue 3: 

https://yarnjournal.com/shop
Use code ITIKH3 for £3 off a print copy.

Use code ITIKH3DIG for £3 off a digital copy.

All the other info is in the audio! I'll be back June 19 with the next real episode!

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."

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."

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.

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!

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

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

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