Episode 080: Cotton

04/12/22 • 38 min

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

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

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Episode 079: Pay It Forward

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!

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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 081: Jóhanna Þorvaldsdóttir

In this first episode of season 7, Anne sits down with Jóhanna Þorvaldsdóttir of Haafell Goat Farm to learn about her work preserving a rare species of Icelandic goat. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode

Morehouse Farm Shawls Knit New Haven I-91 Shop Hop Frank Pepe's Pizza Haafell Goat Farm Website, Instagram, Facebook Page. If you'd like to try the cashmere from Jóhanna's goats, contact her through one of the online sources above! If you'd like to get on the waiting list for the 2023 Makkin our Way Through Shetland tours, email Jolene Garriock at [email protected]. If you plan to travel with a companion and want to share a room, be sure to include that in your email. Join Anne's mailing list at her website (scroll down a bit). Patrons will get the first chance to book a space on the Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours. Visit the I Thought I Knew How Patreon page to join.