I Thought I Knew How

A podcast about knitting
and life and all sorts

Episode 126: Steek Redux, Moth Protection, and a Farewell to Joann

In this episode, Anne follows up on the progress with “steek”, ways to keep your yarn safe from moths–backed by experts!–and offers a bit of commentary on the loss of Joann stores. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode If you were not able to attend The Myths That Shape! you can watch it on YouTube.To […]

Episode 124: Helen Robertson

Meet Helen Robertson this week on the podcast. Helen is a jewelry designer, knitting designer, and artist in Shetland. Her work celebrates nature, heritage, and Shetland, and frequently incorporates community building in her projects. 

Episode 113: Steek

A close up of a Shetland lace edging showing multiple steeks against a black background.

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 079: Pay It Forward

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!

Episode 060: Shetland Lace

Anne does as deep a dive into Shetland lace as is possible in about 35 minutes of air time. Please pick up one or more of the books below to learn more, and visit the organizations listed to support the preservation of Shetland lace knitting in Shetland.