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

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 PatreonListen 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 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 California and all the processing from plant to yarn happens in the United States, so while not certified, it is processed under worker protection laws. Also, Bare Naked Wool's Pakucho cotton is certified organic and fair trade. A store is coming to the I Thought I Knew How website, and the first item to go up for sale will be the Shetland Hogmanay yarn box! Watch the website for details on the presale coming in May! Connecticut Sheep, Wool, and Fiber Festival is coming to North Haven, CT, on April 30, 2022. See you there! That Knitting Show on YouTube

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Four local yarn shops in New York and Pennsylvania are hosting the Twin Tiers Yarn Crawl on Saturday, April 30: Blossburgh Company Store, Fibers Arts in the Glen, Rabbit Row Yarns & Haberdashery, and Wooly Minded. Get the details at the Rabbit Row Yarns & Haberdasherywebsite. Knit New Haven in New Haven, Connecticut, is a the perfect part of a day out for you and your knitting and spinning friends. Learn more at their website!

The Morehouse Merino Flock Group continues to move on through the summer. Find all the help you need for knit along projects and your own! Join the flock at the website! Songs

The songs in this episode were "The Myth of Translation," by Ben Bostick, and "This is Not All," by Humans Win.

In this episode, Anne talks about her self-inflicted finger injury, fangirls a bit about Stephen West patterns, and more.

Please leave a review and kind comments at Apple Podcasts to help people find the show! Support the show directly on Patreon Fantastitch by Stephen West Webs The window-mounted bird feeder I mentioned The group on WorldWalking.org (or download the app and search for “I Thought I Knew How.” Westfjords Wanderer by Stephen West Silos by The Fiber Seed Join us on our WoolWideAdventures! Lyon Brand’s Quick Knit Loom Kit Shetland Wool Week #HatNotHate Online International Fiber Festival (May 1 – 8!)

“Reasons” and “Can U Hear Me Now,” by Kyle Rhodius.

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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!

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 Opener (totally a zoom look-alike) Vogue Knitting Live VanessaKnits The Calvin Sweater The MRI Maakers are raising funds for the Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal, which is working to raise enough to bring an MRI Scanner to the hospital on Shetland. You can buy the printed patterns for the Harriet’s Collection and kits from Morehouse Farm. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Judith MacKenzie Debbie Stone Khanyisa, by Noma Ndlovu. Morehouse Merino Gator Sport Duotone Scarf