Episode 074: Silk
01/18/22 • 33 min
In this episode, census records, a visit to NYC, and a new pillowcase get Anne thinking about silk. She shares what she learned about what it is, where it comes from, and how it affects our fiber crafting, and invites you to share more!
Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode First, I misspoke in the episode: alpha-keratin is the keratin found in mammals, not vertebrates. I do know that lizards and birds are vertebrates, too. I apologize for misspeaking! The Rise of the US Silk Industry Silk, the Queen of Fibers Knitting with Silk Yarn Top Tips for Knitting with Silk How to Remove Sweat Stains from Silk Blouses Sericulture Raw Silk Know Your Fiber: Tussah Silk Muga Silk Leizu That Knitting Show on YouTube Sponsors
Knit New Haven is running a Knit a Yoke Sweater KAL that will run until March 31. Get the details about how to join in, including your 15% off yarn discount, by visiting their Instagram post about the event! Morehouse Farm has the guidance (and yarn) you need to knit a temperature blanket in 2022. Find everything you need to get started at their website! WoolX is another favorite source of mine for 100% wool and wool-blend clothing. They carry clothing for men and women--everything you need from undies to outerwear. Check them out using this link, and if you decide to buy, you'll receive $20 off your order!
Music
The songs in this episode were "Mirage Song," by Sleeping Ghost and "Go Your Own Way," by Humans Win.
In this episode, census records, a visit to NYC, and a new pillowcase get Anne thinking about silk. She shares what she learned about what it is, where it comes from, and how it affects our fiber crafting, and invites you to share more!
Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode First, I misspoke in the episode: alpha-keratin is the keratin found in mammals, not vertebrates. I do know that lizards and birds are vertebrates, too. I apologize for misspeaking! The Rise of the US Silk Industry Silk, the Queen of Fibers Knitting with Silk Yarn Top Tips for Knitting with Silk How to Remove Sweat Stains from Silk Blouses Sericulture Raw Silk Know Your Fiber: Tussah Silk Muga Silk Leizu That Knitting Show on YouTube Sponsors
Knit New Haven is running a Knit a Yoke Sweater KAL that will run until March 31. Get the details about how to join in, including your 15% off yarn discount, by visiting their Instagram post about the event! Morehouse Farm has the guidance (and yarn) you need to knit a temperature blanket in 2022. Find everything you need to get started at their website! WoolX is another favorite source of mine for 100% wool and wool-blend clothing. They carry clothing for men and women--everything you need from undies to outerwear. Check them out using this link, and if you decide to buy, you'll receive $20 off your order!
Music
The songs in this episode were "Mirage Song," by Sleeping Ghost and "Go Your Own Way," by Humans Win.
Previous Episode
Episode 073: Back and Forward
In this episode, Anne looks back into 2021 and forward to 2022, setting crafting intentions for the new year, rather than goals.
Links to Things Mentioned in The Episode
Unicorn Parallelograms, by Stephen West The Fiber Seed Hand Dyed December videos can be found on the Purl Together YouTube channel Not my hap stretcher, but a hap stretcher. Not my Tudor Peg Loom, but a Tudor peg loom. Laight Night Knits Find the Yarn Stash Destash prompts on my Instagram account. Cabled Trellis Shawl, by Stephen West
Music
The songs in this episode were "Low Down Ways," by Jontavious Willis and "Human Race," by Zac Nelson.
Sponsors
Visit Knit New Haven for your online knitting, crochet, and spinning shopping needs. Join the Morehouse Merino Flock Group for online learning. Try Adagio Teas using this link and your purchase will help support the show at no additional cost to you.
Next Episode
Episode 075: Katie Sullivan of Bobolink Yarns
In this episode, Anne sits down with Katie Sullivan of Bobolink Yarns, a Vermont-based yarn company creating breed- and farm-specific yarns. Katie is a deep well of knowledge about wool production and shares much of her knowledge with us in this discussion. Enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode
Support the show at Patreon! Cloverworks Farm Bobolink Yarns BLU Michael Pollan's books on Amazon Spider silk fabric woven in Madagascar The Practical Spinner's Guide: Silk The Great Yarn Challenge
Sponsors Many thanks to Knit New Haven and Morehouse Farm for sponsoring the podcast.
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