Episode 079: Pay It Forward

03/29/22 • 39 min

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

In this episode, Anne shares some thoughts on charity knitting, or "Pay It Forward" knitting, including some tips for success and how and where to find groups to create for. She wraps things up with a reflection on her Month of Lace and ends with a couple of special announcements. Enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show

Afghans for Afghans Hat Not Hate The innocent Big Knit Warm Up America Charity Knitting with Nicole Facebook Group Charity Knitting and Crafts Facebook Group JustServe.org Hap Cowl, by Ella Gordon Uradale Yarns Brough Shawl, by Donna Smith Langsoond Yarn Elizabeth Williamson, online Shetland Lace knitting teacher Sponsors

Knit New Haven is known as one of the retail homes of Clinton Hill Cashmere. This truly luxuriant yarn can also be found in their online store. Check it out!

Morehouse Farm is holding a contest to name the color ways of their new Glenleigh Worsted yarn line. Click through to enter your suggestions, and if your name is chose, Erin will send you a hank to the yarn you named!

While most of the support for the show comes through Patreon, some listeners opt to make a one-time gift to Anne at Ko-fi.Com. Learn more at the podcast's Kofi site. Songs

The songs in this episode were "I Have Five Things to Say," by Nicholas Rowe and "Die Living," by Ben Bostick.

Knit New Haven is known as one of the retail homes of Clinton Hill Cashmere. This truly luxuriant yarn can also be found in their online store. Check it out!

While most of the support for the show comes through Patreon, some listeners opt to make a one-time gift to Anne at Ko-fi.Com. Learn more at the podcast's Kofi site. Songs

The songs in this episode were "I Have Five Things to Say," by Nicholas Rowe and "Die Living," by Ben Bostick.

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Episode 078: Donna Estin

Anne sits down with Donna Estin to talk about her work as a designer, her experience with becoming a Master Hand Knitter, and the Next Level Knitting Conference coming April 22-24, 2022.

Donna has very kindly offered a 25% off coupon code to her website and Ravelry patterns through March 31, 2022, for listeners of I Thought I Knew How. Use code THOUGHTIKNEWHOW in either location to take advantage of this kind offer. Many thanks, Donna! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Donna Estin’s website Join Donna Estin Designs to be the first to know of new designs and discounts Donna Estin on Ravelry, Instagram, and Facebook. Donna's Knitwear Designer Certification course and Marketing Course. The Knitting Guild Association's Master Hand Knitting Program and their Master Hand Knitting Facebook Group Donna's patterns that were mentioned in the show: Northern Girl's Fair Isle Tam, Nor'easter Pullover, the Druid's Guernsey, and Blackwater Mosaic Pullover. Next Level Knitting Conference, April 22-24, 2022 The Principles of Knitting, by June Hemmons Hiatt The Hap Cowl, by Ella Gordon The Hap Cowl KAL thread on the Purl Together Ravelry Group Find organizations in need of knitted, crocheted, and sewn donations by visiting JustServe.org and clicking the link to Volunteer Remotely. Sponsors

Knit New Haven has sping on the brain! Their Instagram feed is full of spring-leaning ideas. Hop over and follow them to stay abreast of what's going on the shop and visit their website to learn more! The Morehouse Merino Flock has a series of interesting knit alongs coming up, including one to make an entrelac sheep. Learn more at their site! Wool& has updated their 100 day dress challenge with a 30-day version. Wear the same Wool& dress for 30 days and receive $30 off your next purchase. Learn more by using this link, and if you decide to buy, your purchase will support the show at no additional cost to you!

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Episode 080: Cotton

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