In this episode, Anne covers Nylon in the newest instalment of the series about the various fibers used in yarn. Also, get all the details for the Shetland Hogmanay Box and find out where you can meet Anne in person at the end of April! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode

Episode 99: Acrylic Chimamanda Ngozi Adichia Nylon on Wikipedia Nylon on Britannica.com 7 Properties of Nylon How is Nylon made? What is Nylon and Is It Sustainable? Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook Uppspuni Purchase your Shetland Hogmanay Box on April 13, 2024 at noon eastern time! Find me in the Woolly Good Gathering marketplace, April 26 and 27, 2024!

Music

The song in this episode was Kaii Dreams and Wild Heart singing, "Half of Your Heart."

Anne shares a travelog of her recent trip to Farnham, England, to attend the Unravel Festival. How was it? How do you get there? Should you get there? Plus, updates about a couple upcoming events, including news about this year's Shetland Hogmanay Box! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode

Unravel Farnham Maltings Bush Hotel, Farnham Tabby and Tweed Syliva Watts-Cherry Terri Laura Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Follow Anne on Instagram, Facebook, or get on the mailing list on the website to stay updated about the upcoming sale of the 2024 Shetland Hogmanay Box and tickets for the Stitch N'Pitch event on August 17, 2024.

Music

The first song in this episode was "He's Got Heart," by Brad Howard. Then we heard "Welcome, Alice," by Luigi Bellanova.

In this episode, Anne falls down a rabbit hole regarding the etymology of the word steek and how the use of the term in knitting has evolved through the years. 

• Please note that the episode uses the words fagot and fagoting, which are crafting terms that, despite having different spelling than a perjoritive term, are pronounced the same way. If hearing the terms may cause you discomfort, please skip this episode or fast-forward from the end of the first song to the start of the second song.

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary The Oxford English Dictionary website Traditional Fair Isle Knitting Hazel Tindall Elizabeth Johnston Elizabeth Williamson Hazel Laurenson Viveka Velupillai Unst Heritage Centre Knitting in the Old Way The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting Shetland Fine Lace Knitting (The newest contribution to the field.) Traditional Knitting Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting The Art of Shetland Lace Heirloom Knitting: A Shetland Lace Knitter's Pattern and Workbook Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours

Music

Humans Win created both of the songs featured in this episode: "Giving Up" and "Before You Go."

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Anne is back with a yarn and pattern review, some thoughts on what it takes to be successful with some common crafting resolutions, and a whole lot more!

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Wovember2023 LoveWovember.com LoveWovember.com Marketplace Woolly Winter Countdown Playlist Interview with Terri Laura Terri Laura on Ravelry Specter Cowl, by Caitlin Murphy Garthenor Organic Preseli FaceTheMusicMonday YSRestash23 Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours for 2024 Support the Show by shopping the Be a Booster page, or by spreading the word to your fellow fiber crafters! Email Anne if you'd be interested in an Event in Hartford in August 2024 at [email protected]

This episode featured three songs: "Better Life," by Humans Win; "Strawberry Daiquiri," by Sarah Angel; and "I'm Missing You," by Skip Tracy.

In this episode, Anne shares a bit about Shetland Wool Week 2023, introduces Wovember 2023, and reviews Mosaic Knitting Workshop, by Ashleigh Wempe. 

Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast

Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Shetland Wool Week Eve Eunson Shetland Museum and Archives Hazel Tindall Alison Rendall Wovember 2023 Posting Prompts and Prizes can be found on the I Thought I Knew How Instagram feed.  WovemberWool on Instagram Mosaic Knitting Workshop in print and as a Kindle e-book  (Those are affiliate links, meaning that if you place an order for the books, Amazon will give me a small fee for sending you to the site at no cost to you. It's a simple way to help support the podcast.) Uradale Yarns Double Knitting yarn Fiber Festival of New England The Journal of Scottish Yarns Purl Together on YouTube

Music

The songs in this episode were "White as the snow" by Tom Goldstein, "Too Dark to Tell," by Ben Bostick, and "Get Down to Get Up Again," by Humans Win.  An Appeal I am no longer accepting direct donations toward the running of the podcast. However, if you enjoy listening to the podcast, please support it by sharing it with the knitting lovers in your life. Many thanks!

In this episode, Anne sits down with Solveigh Lass-Evans of Iolair Yarn and designer of the Sea Pink Top. Solveigh shares her fiber craft journey, including how a major loss sparked a new career as a hand dyer and designer.  Please note that those who are newly experiencing grief may want to delay listening to this episode.  Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode

There are only a very limited number of Shetland Hogmanay Boxes left! Order yours here. The Journal of Scottish Yarns The last two Instagram Live events of the #yarnmal2023 had some hints about the upcoming issue 4 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns. Watch them here and here. Iolair Yarn Sea Pink Top Find Solveigh on Instagram Find Iolair Yarn in person this year at the Scottish Yarn Festival, Yarndale, Glasgow School of Yarn, and the Knitting and Stitching Show in Harrowgate. Learn more about the listener dinner at No.88 here. The show will now be on a hiatus for the next few months. Please follow or subscribe to the show through your favorite podcast app, and when the show returns, the new episode will automatically for you!

In this episode, meet Fay Dashper-Hughes, designer of both knit and crochet patterns, host of The Crochet Circle Podcast, and owner of Provenance Craft Co. Fay designed the Dunnet Bay Hap from Issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns and shares her plans for Fay DH Designs.

Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast

Shetland Hogmany Boxes Join Anne for the listener dinner at No.88 during Shetland Wool Week. Find the details here.  Provenance Craft Co. Wool Work (Formerly Knit British) Podcast The Journal of Scottish Yarns Dunnet Head Hap Moorit Magazine The Crochet Circle Fay DH Designs on the web and on Instagram

In this episode, meet Jess of Ginger Twist Studio, a lovely local yarn store that doubles as a popular fiber destination for visitors to Edinburgh, Scotland. Jess's handdyed yarn has appeared several times in the pages of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, and she took the time to speak about that and the joys and challenges of owning a yarn shop. Have you been dreaming of your own store? Have a listen!

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Shetland Hogmanay Boxes Join Anne for dinner during Shetland Wool Week Ginger Twist Studio is Jess's home on the web. Find her online store and hours for the brick and mortar! You can also find Ginger Twist Studio on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Ginger's Splendor and Masham Mayhem were featured in the Forvie Shawl pattern and Sweet Flax was featured in the pattern for the Carstramon Top in The Journal of Scottish Yarns.  Jess's recommended spots for fiber-travelers to Edinburgh: Dovecot Studios, Chambers Street Museum, Leith, Pascal & Co., 24 Royal Terrace, Art & Vintage.

In this episode, Anne learns more about weaving with Ange Sewell, owner of Weft Blown and designer of the Magnolia Cowl in issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns.  Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

West Kilbride, Craft Town Scotland Zoom Loom Hazel Rose Looms Botanical Blanket Pin Loom Weaving Kit Turtle Loom Ange Sewell's website is weftblown.com and you can find her on Instagram. The Journal of Scottish Yarns Shetland Hogmanay Boxes Join Anne and other listeners for dinner at No.88 during Shetland Wool Week. RSVP here. Grae Cove 

In this episode, Anne shares the fibery goodness of her recent road trip in Normandy, including a visit to a fiber festival, the birthplace of Rambouillet sheep, and more! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode

Le Fil de la Manche Ovis Et Cetera Pôle Laines Robach Shawl The Journal of Scottish Yarns Natissea (Maker of the linen/cotton blend yarn. Please note, the yarn's name is Linae and is actually a fingering weight yarn.) The Verona Tee-Shirt is the sweater I (rather poorly) described that I plan to knit with the Linea. Bayeux Tapestry Museum Pré Salé Sheep La Bergerie Nationale Rambouillet Sheep Shetland Hogmanay Boxes Shetland Wool Week Songs There were many songs in this episode! In order:  "Invisible Love," by Wild Heart and Kaii Dreams "Summer in Paris," by Humans Win "Casa de Frio," by Jon Presstone "Dark Space," by we20fifty

In this episode, Anne sits down with Alison Mayne and Roni the Woolchemist to hear about their fiber crafting journeys, including their recent collaboration in the creation of the Robach Shawl for issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns. 

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Shetland Hogmanay Boxes Order your copy of issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns using code ITIKH for 3 off a print version of ITIKH3DIG for 3 off a digital download! Find Anne on Instagram, Facebook, or her website. Find Alison Mayne on Instagram or her website.  Find Roni the Woolchemist on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or Etsy. You can also sign up for her newsletter.  Stitching Together Network Alison's wrist warmer pattern at The Draper's Shop Natalie in Stitches Margaret Fay Shaw The Peigi Anndra Shawl