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

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!

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 Making Knit Along. Merrily by Design’s fundraising pattern, Christ and Jet Walk the UK. All proceeds from the pattern benefit the SSAFA.

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Our songs from today’s show were “Arkansas Murder Ballad,” by Angela Easterling, and “Catch Da Fire,” by Oto Coberg.

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.

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.

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The music in this week’s episode was “Ska Na Ska” by Louis Yoelin and Stefan Litrownik and “Where the Dirt Runs Out of Road” by Rebecca Day.

Anne recaps the Online International Fiber Festival, shakes up the online knit togethers, reviews some patterns, and more!

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

Mae E Klingler’s “Adventurers We” and Sean Tait’s “Two of Us.” Remember, all the songs from the podcast that are available on Amazon Music are on the I Thought I Knew How playlist on Amazon Music.

BluPrint (formerly Craftsy) is a fantastic site for online learning. I use them to learn new-to-me knitting tips and techniques, as well as yoga, photography, and more. Sign up through my link, and they will contribute to the upkeep of the show at no additional cost to you!

Anne gives one last push for the Wind it Up! knit along before announcing the Online International Fiber Festival, running May 1-8, 2020!

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 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 lunch, there will be a selection of videos to choose from to learn about the area. Then, prepare yourself a delicious meal from the area using basic cooking skills and ingredients you can find in grocery stores world wide. After that, settle in with your knitting for a 1-2 hour performance from the region.

The only cost for participants is a subscription to BluPrint. As of now, a month is $8 and the yearly subscription is on sale for $40. Or, you can opt to sign up for the free trial and take one of the free fiber-related courses each morning. There are more than enough to see you through the festival without having to have a paid subscription.

Visit the Prepare for May 1 page to take a look at the recommended classes for the daysalong with a general idea of the materials needed. The shopping list for the dinners is also available there.

Each dinner feeds 4-6 people depending on the night, and the afternoon and evening entertainment is all family-friendly, so after your classes are done, the rest of your family or whoever you’re self-isolating with may want to join in!

If you think you will need a reminder on May 1, because all the days are blending together, visit the website and scroll to the bottom of the page to get on the mailing list!

There is a Ravelry group available for participants to chat about the festival called Online International Fiber Festival. Join up to talk about the classes, the food, and more!

Find the festival on Instagram as @oiFiberFestival, and please follow the hashtag #oiFiberFestand use it on any posts you make about the festival!

Tom Goldstein, “In Love with You.” Mae E. Klingler, “Wrecking Ball.” A reminder that the podcast playlist continues to grow on Amazon Music Unlimited.

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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.

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

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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 found in the I Thought I Knew How playlist!