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Hello, come on in for a quick blether about what’s On The Needles, KAL news, and the shop update.  Feeling lots of cheer and madness as expected for this time of year so let’s take a wee break and knit together while we catch our breath.  Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: hello@thewoollythistle.com   Thank you for using #thewoollythistle hashtag on IG to post your purchases and support for The Woolly Thistle.     Local Employment Opportunity for Daily Operations Assistant.  Email me at hello@thewoollythistle.com   All the books!   Foula Snood by Donna Smith   Shetland Wool Week 2018   #AitoShawlKAL started 11/1.  Gentle Plotulopi KAL ending 12/27.  Details found in TWT Ravelry group!   Plotulopi   Laine 4   The Woolly Thistle Colorwork Mitten Kal is coming back in February, save the date!   @Blackbirdandgoose www.nygardsanna   Trondheim Mittens by @Kammeboria   Rauma Gammelserie 2ply   Donna Kay, NH Designer @treeoflifeknitter   Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight   @remembrancespottery Natalie: Brigitte’s Garden Socks and Midnight Snow Socks (to be released but find them on her Instagram)     The Woolly Thistle Gift Certificates   Little Grey Sheep is now fully stocked in their Hampshire DK and mini 4ply sets are coming   Lettlopi   @cakeandvikings Diana Walla’s (Rav: Paper Tiger  brand new design “Lion, Badger, Eagle, Snake” is knitted using Tuku Fingering.  All colors available now at TWT!   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering     Foula Snood Kits now in stock   West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply    Paper Tiger - Dianna Walla - Youtube video about her Stranded Colorwork Knitting Books Review    Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford’s Fenella and Exelana   Jen Steingass @knit.love.wool Brand New design in the works uses Einrum 4ply   Einrum Icelandic yarn   Knits About Winter by Emily Foden will be back in stock soon.  Click to be notified when back!   Kate Davie’s Milarrochy Heids will be back in stock soon.  Click to be notified!   All the Rauma all in good supply   Ullcentrum     Marie Wallin’s British Breeds is coming!  Wildwood book now on sale!    We will have a limited number of the British Breeds Gift Boxes - coming soon!   The Woolly Thistle Kits

Warm wishes and welcome in to Episode 87 where we get snuggly and coorie doon with our knitting as the nights draw in.  Listen to me chatter on about my knitting and the shop, and there’s also a coop cast for you to enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: hello@thewoollythistle.com Thank you for using #thewoollythistle hashtag on IG to post your purchases and support for The Woolly Thistle.     Local Employment Opportunity for Operations Manager at TWT.  Email me:  hello@thewoollythistle.com     Show notes:   The Woolly Thistle now let’s you create your own Wishlist!   All items in the shop can be added to your own personal wishlist and shared with whomever you choose.  You don’t need to have an account to do so.  This is a really effective way to help your significant other’s get you what you really want!   All the books!   Foula Snood by Donna Smith   Shetland Wool Week 2018   #AitoShawlKAL started 11/1.  Gentle Plotulopi KAL ending 12/27.  Come join us!  Details found in TWT Ravelry group!   Laine 4   Rosamund Sweater by Marie Wallin, Bloomsbury   Rowan Felted Tweed DK   Ullcentrum   Blacker Jacob   @Blackbirdandgoose   Making Magazine 6 - will be back in stock soon!   Amirisu Fall/Winter - back in stock!   Shetland Wool Week 2018 Annual    Trondheim Mittens by @Kammeboria   Rauma Gammelserie 2ply   Brusca by Retrosaria   Laine 6   Agatha Sock Kit   Fibre Town Podcast with Emily   WYS Holiday Yarn - more is coming! Preorders will open again soon.  Includes FREE sock pattern by @winwickmum   Paper Tiger - Dianna Walla - Youtube videoabout her Stranded Colorwork Knitting Books Review    Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford’s Fenella and Exelana   West Highland Way by Kate Davies   Knitsonik and washi tape   Marie Wallin’s British Breeds coming!  Wildwood book now on sale!   Corstorphine Sweater by Ysolda   Lettlopi   Einrum Icelandic yarn - Red for the holidays!!!   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering - more is coming!!!   Rauma Strikkegarn - new colors in stock!!   Skeindeer Knits!   Little Grey Sheep Hampshire DK (and fingering weight coming)   Ullcentrum is back in stockwith more colors added   Wisby Mittens by Kammebornia is knitted using Ullcentrum   Knits About Winter by Emily Foden published by Pom Pom - Preorders are sold out but more stock has been ordered.  Click the “notify me” button to receive an email when they go back on sale.   Pom Pom Issue 26(and 27 will be out soon - edited by Norah Gaughn)   Gansey Knitting by Beth Brown Reinsel   Frangipani   Silver Forest Kits by Jenn Steingass in J&S Supreme   Scalloway Tam by Marie Wallin in Jamieson’s    Peerie Flooers by Kate Davies Kit   Ola Sweater by Ella Gordon   Fair Isle Kep Kit   Larsdatter Sweater by Kristin Drysdale Kit   Cruden Vest by Ysolda Kit   Agatha Socks kit

A hearty welcome to Episode 86 where I take you to Paris and then to Rhinebeck and share my hauls with you.  We also have all the winner news for TWT Sweater KAL which just ended.  We are now starting the Aito Shawl Kal in Plotulopi!  There’s lots of shop news and my usual general blether! Enjoy.    Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: hello@thewoollythistle.com     Local Opportunity for Operations Manager at TWT.  Email me:  hello@thewoollythistle.com     Show notes:   Parisian yarn tour guide: @paulilen.textile   Paris cooking shop specialists: E. Dehillerin   Parisian yarn shops: La Droguerie , Lil Weasel , Un Maille à l’endroit…, La Bien Aimee   Rhinebeck haul: Tidal Yarn, Wing and a Prayer Farm, Madder Root, Spirit Trail Fiberworks, Fibernymph   Knitsonik and washi tape   Rosamund Sweater by Marie Wallin, Bloomsbury   Rowan Felted Tweed DK     TWT Fall Sweater KAL on Ravelry   #TWTsweaterKAL2018 on Instagram   Winners’ and prize information can be found on the KAL thread in Ravelry   #AitoShawlKAL starts 11/1.  Details found in TWT Ravelry group!     Laine 6   Making Magazine 6   Amirisu Fall/Winter   Shetland Wool Week 2018 Annual      The Woolly Thistle - online wishlist!  All items in the shop can be added to your own personal wishlist and shared with whomever you choose.  You don’t need to have an account to do so.  This is a really effective way to help your significant other’s get you what you really want!     Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford’s Fenella and Exelana   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering   Blacker Shetland   Retrosaria Rosa Pomar   Retrosaria Brusca - coming soon!   Einrum from Iceland   Kate Davies’ Handywoman   Agatha Sock Sets    Ullcentrum Worsted Weight Yarn   Blacker Classic   Little Grey Sheep - Hampshire DK   Knitting Ganseys   Frangipani    Rauma Yarns   Pom Pom Issue 26, 27 and Knits About Winters   Marie Wallin’s Wildwood   Marie Wallin’s Shetland   Silver Forest by Jenn Steingass     Scalloway Tam Kit   Peerie Flooers Kit   Ola sweater Kit   Aito shawl Kit   Fair Isle Cap Kit

Welcome to Episode 85 of The Woolly Thistle podcast (f/k/a New Hampshire Knits), where I share What’s Off the Needles, What’s On the Needles, KAL News, and lots of shop news, including Marie Wallin’s brand new book “Wildwood".  Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: hello@thewoollythistle.com   Show notes & links:   TWT Fall Sweater KAL on Ravelry   #TWTsweaterKAL2018 on Instagram   Rosamund Sweater by Marie Wallin, Bloomsbury   Rowan Felted Tweed DK   Rauma Yarns   Laine 6   Ullcentrum Worsted Weight Yarn   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering   Blacker Shetland   Retrosaria Rosa Pomar   Einrum from Iceland   Kate Davies’ Handywoman   Agatha Sock Sets - coming soon!   Shetland Wool Week 2018 Annual - coming soon!!   Blacker Classic   Little Grey Sheep - Hampshire DK   Making Magazine   By Hand: Serial   Knitting Ganseys   Frangipani    Pom Pom Issue 26, 27 and Knits About Winters   Marie Wallin’s Wildwood - Preorders   Marie Wallin’s Shetland   Silver Forest by Jenn Steingass     Scalloway Tam Kit   Peerie Flooers Kit   Ola sweater Kit   Aito shawl Kit   Fair Isle Cap Kit   Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford’s Fenella and Exelana                               Shetland Wool Week 2018 Annual - coming soon!!

Welcome to Episode 84 of The Woolly Thistle podcast (f/k/a New Hampshire Knits), where I share What’s Off the Needles, What’s On the Needles, and lots of shop news, including Marie Wallin’s brand new book “Wildwood".  Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: hello@thewoollythistle.com   Show notes & links:   TWT Fall Sweater KAL on Ravelry   #TWTsweaterKAL2018 on Instagram   Tidal Yarns   Lovage Sweater by Marie Wallin   Silver Forest by Marie Wallin   Jamieson & Smith 2ply jumper weight    Jamieson & Smith Supreme   Antler Hat by Tin Can Knits (free pattern)     Rosamund Sweater by Marie Wallin, Bloomsbury   Rowan Felted Tweed DK   Rauma Yarns   Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford’s Fenella and Exelana   Marie Wallin’s Shetland    “Bloomsbury” by Marie Wallin calls for Rowan Felted Tweed DK    Ullcentrum Worsted Weight Yarn   Little Grey Sheep - Hampshire DK   Einrum from Iceland   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering   Laine 6 Preorders   Kate Davies’ Handywoman - sold out but more coming - click to receive an email when back in stock   Shetland Wool Week 2018 Annual - coming soon!!     Peerie Flooers Kit   Scalloway Tam Kit   Ola sweater Kit   Aito shawl Kit   Fair Isle Cap Kit

Welcome to Episode 83 of The Woolly Thistle podcast (f/k/a New Hampshire Knits), where I share What’s Off the Needles, What’s On the Needles, Blacker’s Birthday Yarn: Tor, Marie Wallin’s latest book Wildwood and lots of shop news topped off with a Coop Cast.  Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: hello@thewoollythistle.com   Show notes & links:   TWT Fall Sweater KAL on Ravelry   #TWTsweaterKAL2018 on Instagram   Riddari Sweater   Lettlopi & Plotulopi   Rosamund Sweater by Marie Wallin, Bloomsbury   Rauma Yarns   Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford’s Fenella and Exelana   Marie Wallin’s Shetland    “Bloomsbury” by Marie Wallin calls for Rowan Felted Tweed DK    Ullcentrum Worsted Weight Yarn   Retrosaria - Mondim and Bucos   Little Grey Sheep - Hampshire DK   Einrum from Iceland   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering   John Arbon Textiles - Knit By Numbers DK John Arbon Textiles, Loft Kit   Frangipani   Laine 6 Preorders   Kate Davies’ Handywoman - sold out but more coming - click to receive an email when back in stock   Peerie Flooers Kits coming back - click to receive an email when back in stock   Fair Isle Cap Kits coming back - click to receive an email when back in stock  

Welcome to Episode 82 of New Hampshire Knits, where I share the latest news at The Woolly Thistle, and all about my latest FO, Silver Forest.  There’s plenty on the needles too  and plans are coming together for TWT Fall Sweater KAL -  I hope you join me for this episode and start planning your own sweater knitting ready to join in the KAL.  Thanks for listening!.   Show notes & links: John Arbon Textiles - Knit By Numbers DK Little Grey Sheep - Hampshire DK   Susan Crawford’s Fenella and Exelana   Silver Forest Yoke Sweater by Jennifer Steingass @knit.love.wool   Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme 2003, 2005, 2001, 2009   Calix by Elizabeth Doherty @bluebeestudio  Blacker Lyonesse Balvraid Hap from Blacker Yarns   Birlinn Yarns Peaty Brown 4ply Voe Vest by MJ Mucklestone     TWT Fall Sweater KAL on Ravelry, #TWTsweaterKAL2018 Faithmead of Wales: Teeswater, BFL, Corriedale, Leicester Longwool Louise from Knit British: #naturesshadesalong     Einrum from Iceland   Erika Knight 100 Blue   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering   Rauma Yarns   “Bloomsbury” by Marie Wallin calls for Rowan Felted Tweed DK    “Vintage Shetland Project” by Susan Crawford is in it’s second’s printing coming in the next few weeks.  Click here to be notified when preorders go live.   Laine Issues 1-5 now available Handy Woman by Kate Davies, coming to TWT soon   Kits:   Peerie Flooers by Kate Davies in Jamieson & Smith Ola Sweater Kit by Ella Gordon - sold out, more to come Burra Cowl in Jamieson Spindrift - sold out, more to come Paterson in Susan Crawford’s Fenella - cover design on Vintage Shetland Project - kits available Fair Isle Cap Kit in Jamieson & Smith Heritage yarn

Welcome to Episode 81 where I tell you all about my time at the Spring Squam Art Workshop (spoiler alert: I loved it!) and I have an FO!  There’s plenty On The Needles and some plans are being hatched.  And of course, there’s a Woolly Thistle update.  Enjoy!  Shownote links:   The Woolly Thistle   Squamartworkshops.com   West Highland Way by Kate Davies   Color work Playbook by Knitsonik    Breeze by Making Stories     Handy Woman by Kate Davies, coming to TWT soon       Silver Forest Yoke sweater by Jenn Steingass   Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme   Tidal Yarns   Honey Plum by Melody Hoffman @bmandarines     Sweet Lace Pie (pattern not released yet but is coming) by Annie Rowden @byannieclaire     Balvraid Hap by Blacker Yarns   Birlinn Yarns   Calixby Elizabeth Doherty   Blacker Lyonesse     Marie Wallin’s new book BLOOMSBURY is available for preorder direct from Marie.  The Woolly Thistle will have it in stock shortly and we’re getting lots more Rowan Felted Tweed DK for which the patterns are written.   John Arbon Knit By Numbers DK   Fenella by Susan Crawford Vintage now in stock and Excelana will be in the shop soon.      Tuku Sock 03 Auri for the Lotta Dress in Laine 5   By Hand 6: Blue Ridge Mountains     Amirisu     Peerie Flooers Kit     Burra Cowl Kit     Dishes from Highland Stoneware   Vintage Shetland Project sold out at TWT but there are copies available at your LYS.  More copies coming to TWT soon.  You can read Franklin Habit’s review on Mason Dixon website here (who also has several copies for sale).

Thank you for tuning into Episode 80 of New Hampshire Knits proudly sponsored by The Woolly Thistle!  Come visit The Woolly Thistle at the Squam Art Fair on Squam Lake in New Hampshire on Saturday June 9th 7-10p.   Helpful links:   Squamartworkshops.com   knitsforastrid.comgofundme.com/astrid-and-fred   Silver Forest Yoke sweater by Jenn Steingass   Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme   Tidal Yarns   Balvraid Hap by Blacker Yarns   Birlinn Yarns   Marie Wallin’s new book BLOOMSBURY is available for preorder direct from Marie.  The Woolly Thistle will have it in stock shortly and we already have a generous supply of Rowan Felted Tweed DK for which the patterns are written.   John Arbon Knit By Numbers DK   Fenella by Susan Crawford Vintage now in stock and Excelana will be in the shop soon.     Einrum from Iceland   Erika Knight Blue 100   Vintage Shetland Project sold out at TWT but there are copies available at your LYS.  More copies coming to TWT soon.  You can read Franklin Habit’s review on Mason Dixon website here (who also has several copies for sale).

Welcome to episode 79 where we have a quick catch up on my knitting, we have a wee bit audio from sheep up in Fair Isle and as always a shop update from The Woolly Thistle. Thanks for listening!     @lainemagazine   @camillavad   Magnolia Sweater   Einrum   Tidal Yarns   Riddari   Lettlopi   Humblebee Socks   Blacker Hebridean Mohair blend   Squam Art Fair   John Arbon Textiles   Faithmead   Ullcentrum   West Yorkshire Spinners   Erika Knight   Rauma   The Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford    Fenella by Susan Crawford    Uniform   Making 5: Color

Welcome in and enjoy the latest episode of New Hampshire Knits with 2 Finished Objects, On the Needles, Winners of the NHK Mitten KAL and a quick shop update, The Vintage Shetland Project and the release of Fenella yarn by Susan Crawford.   @scandiwork   Christiandatter Mittens   @ovisetcetera   @lainemagazine   @camillavad   Magnolia Sweater   Einrum   Tidal Yarns   Riddari   Lettlopi   Humblebee Socks   Blacker Hebridean Mohair blend   NHKMittenKAL2018   @makersmerch   Squam Art Fair   John Arbon Textiles   Faithmead   Ullcentrum   West Yorkshire Spinners   Erika Knight   Rauma   The Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford    Fenella by Susan Crawford    Uniform   Making 5: Color

Thank you for listening to Episode 77 which features a conversation with Knitsonik creator Felicity Ford. Our chat took place while at Edinburgh Yarn Festival last month. Enjoy!! The Woolly Thistle Knitsonik Colorwork Sourcebook Knitsonik Colorwork Playbook will be available at The Woolly Thistle as soon as possible. #NHKmittenKAL2016Christiandatter Mittens@scandiwork@ovisetceteraRiddari SweaterLettlopiMagnolia Sweater@camillavadEinrum Icelandic yarnTidal Yarns

Welcome to Episode 76 where we attend EYF and have a lovely chat with Susan Crawford, author of the Vintage Shetland Project.  Sarah of Fibretrek and I also have a wee dram and discuss our thoughts on Edinburgh and EYF.  There’s also a Woolly Thistle update.  Enjoy!

Welcome to Ep 75 of New Hampshire Knits where you get to hear gripping tales of deadline knitting for EYF as well as hear about some of the new yarns available this month at The Woolly Thistle.  Claire will be at EYF when this airs and promises to return with stories for next time.  The chickens visit us at the end of this episode with your Moment of Hen.  Enjoy!

This episode of New Hampshire Knits has what’s on and off the needles as well as announcing all the new yarns coming to The Woolly Thistle in March.  Enjoy!