Episode 130: Six Months Later…
Anne is back with an episode after 6 months away!
Episode 113: Steek
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.
Episode 065: Shetland Wool Week with Tracey Hawkins
Anne sits down with Tracey Hawkins, one of the members of the Shetland Wool Week committee at the Shetland Amenity Trust to learn about the history of Shetland Wool Week and what this year’s virtual experience will be like.
Episode 48: Terri Laura
Anne reviews some yarn from Faithmead Farms, catches you up on lots of things, has another giveaway, ushers in the return of songs to the podcasts, and wraps it all up with the audio from her interview with Terri Laura. If you’d like to send in a holiday story for the next episode, please email those to anne@familypodcasts.com by December 11, 2020!
Episode 036: Wonderful Wool
In this episode, Anne gets into the knitty-gritty of why wool is such a wonderful fiber. Yes, even in summer!
Episode 033: Aftermath
Anne recaps the Online International Fiber Festival, shakes up the online knit togethers, reviews some patterns, and more!
Episode 032: Online International Fiber Festival
Anne gives one last push for the Wind it Up! knit along before announcing the Online International Fiber Festival, running May 1-8, 2020!
Productive Fair Isle Swatching
A common practice for swatching on Shetland is to knit a hat. It allows knitters to test out patterns and colors, and confirm their gauge. In the end, the knitter will have a hat that will surely fit someone, and their time and yarn will be put to productive use.
Episode 022: Resolve
Anne plans for her Master Hand Knitter Program, reviews Knitter’s Pride SmartStix Interchangable Needles, shares information about Maakin for the MRI KAL, and more.
Episode 021: Christel Seyfarth and Loch Ness Knit Fest
Anne finishes her trip to Loch Ness Knit Fest and shares an interview with Christel Seyfarth, Danish designer and host of Fanø International Knit Festival. She also shares information on a knit-along starting January 1, 2020, that she will be co-hosting with Jana of the Purl Together video podcast.