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

Updated: 31 Mar 2025 • 129 episodes
www.ithoughtiknewhow.com

I Thought I Knew How is a podcast about learning what you thought you already knew in both knitting and life, featuring interviews with members of the fiber arts community around the world, product reviews, and musing about knitting and life. Visit our website at IThoughtIKnewHow.com

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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 read the ne

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27 Nov 2024 • EN

Gifts for Knitters

In this episode, Anne provides some guidance for those who are attempting to shop for a knitter this holiday season and walks them through the whats and whys. These show notes will be the longest ever and will likely be chopped off by some podcast distribution apps. To get to all of the recommendation links, please vis

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23 Nov 2024 • EN

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.  Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Shetland Wool Week Transportation Survey He

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30 Oct 2024 • EN

Joanna Hunter

Join Anne for a chat with knitwear designer Joanna Hunter! Grab your knitting and listen as Joanna shares her design process and experiences in the world of high fashion, film, and local commerce.  Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode #Wovember2024 posting prompts LoveWovember Marketplace 1917 is currently streami

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28 Sep 2024 • EN

Museum Knits

Three museum pieces piqued Anne's interest on a recent road trip. Fall down the rabbit hole with her as she shares what she learned about letterman sweaters, machine crochet, and Mr. Rogers' famous cardigans. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Path Lit By Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe, by David Maraniss  Pro

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11 Sep 2024 • EN

Alchemy Fiber Mill

Have you ever daydreamed about opening your own fiber mill? Join Anne as she sits down with Malinda and Claudia of Alchemy Fiber Mill to hear their story of opening a mill to meet the needs to their local wool community! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Find Alchemy Fiber Mill at their website, Instagram, or Fa

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