Episode 036: Wonderful Wool

06/30/20 • 35 min

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

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, by Louisa Harding, will be the source for three knit alongs with Morehouse Farm in July, December, and January. I’ll be cohosting the July and January KALS in which we will knit Lark’s Alvina in July and Tansie in January. More information will come in episode 37! Make sure you join the I Thought I Knew How and Morehouse Merino Flock Facebook groups so you don’t miss any details about the KALs!

Sponsor

Today’s sponsor is Allbirds Shoes, making shoes, socks, and undies using sustainable and biodegradable materials that are gentle to the planet and your pocketbook.

Music

The songs in this episode are “Keep Dreaming,” by Louis Yoelin and Stefan Litrownik and “Life Spins,” by Michael Bermudez. Remember, all the songs that I’ve used on the podcast that are available on Amazon Music Unlimited are available on the I Thought I Knew How playlist!

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

Sponsor

Today’s sponsor is Allbirds Shoes, making shoes, socks, and undies using sustainable and biodegradable materials that are gentle to the planet and your pocketbook.

Music

Previous Episode

Episode 035: Recommendy

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

Sponsor

Allbirds is a shoe company helping us all to tread lightly on the planet. Their shoes are durable, machine-washable, and made from sustainable materials, including merino wool. Their Wool Runners are the perfect “dog walking” shoe, but they also make actual running shoes, casual slip-ons, socks, and more. Check them out, and if you decide to buy, Allbirds will make a contribution toward the running of the show. For more ways to support the show, please visit the Be a Booster page!

Music

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

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Episode 037: Awesome Possum!

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 stockistsavailable on their website. They are widely available through North America, Europe, and Oceania. Poppy’s PomPom is based in Canada and has a stock of possum blend yarn. KnitSwag sponsored a giveaway for listeners. I use her notecards and knitters graph paper, and I have a whole list of other gifts things I want to get. Check her out and listen to the episode to learn how to win your own set of notecards and knitters graph paper! I’ll be running a KAL with Morehouse Farm to knit the Lark’s Alvina from Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves by Louisa Harding. You will need 2 hanks of the Morehouse Lace to knit the shawl with us. (Be sure to check the variegated colors and their larger skeins, too! You need 4 oz.) Get the book and the yarn asap so you can start with us on July 31! Be sure to join the Morehouse Merino Flock and I Thought I Knew How Facebook groups to knit along. Note: There is an errata for the Lark’s Alvina on its Ravelry page. Be sure to print it out and stick it in your book!