Episode 030: Wind it up!

03/30/20 • 45 min

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

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 Honey Shetland Wool Week Katie’s Kep Wilma Malcolmson Uradale’s kit for Katie’s Kep Jamieson and Smith’s kit for Katie’s Kep (US-based listeners, it might be easier to order from Fairlight Fibers. They have the best price I’ve found in the US for J&S.) Jamieson’s of Shetland’s list of colors for Katie’s Kep. (Will not ship to the US, but has a list of stockists on their website) Shetland Handspun — You must email directly to purchase the kit. The address is elizabeths.web @ talktalk . net (remove spaces). Morehouse Farm Knit New Haven

Sponsors

If you would like to support the podcast, please visit the Become a Booster page. Otherwise, please keep your local yarn store in mind as you need things in the coming weeks. If you don’t have a local yarn store, mine has used the social isolation to go on line. Please consider supporting my local yarn store, Ewe and You Fiber Arts for Life, if your local yarn shop has closed while we deal with covid-19.

Also, remember that the vendors from various cancelled festivals will be feeling the pinch as well. Visit the website for a festival you’re missing, hop over to the vendor list, and see if you can find someone there selling what you need! The giant craft stores should weather this storm fine, but the little guys will especially need our support!

Music

Both songs this week are from Kennedy E. Morrison and Stephen Rice. “You’re Very Exceptionary“ “I Can’t Help But Wonde...

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Sponsors

Music

Both songs this week are from Kennedy E. Morrison and Stephen Rice. “You’re Very Exceptionary“ “I Can’t Help But Wonde...

Previous Episode

Episode 029: We Will

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 Fino Manos 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 Episode

“Static,” by Anita Stemper “We Will,” by Anthony Lohan

Next Episode

Episode 031: We've Got Roads to Pave

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 found in the I Thought I Knew How playlist!