The Woolly Thistle podcast

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 73.  In addition to what’s On and Off The Needles, I share a silly mistake I made on the current WIP, I nonchalantly give a sleeve as birthday present and I get excited for the NH Knits Mitten KAL that starts 2/28/18.  There’s also EYF updates, chatter about the Blackerpodkal as well as The Woolly Thistle shop update.  Enjoy!!   Mentions and Links:   The Woolly Thistle   Edinburgh Yarn Festival   New Hampshire Mitten Kal #nhkmittenkal2018   NHK Rav Group   TWT Rav Group   BlackerPodKAL   Tightly Spun - excellent new podcast   Siri by Linnea Ohman NorseKnits ebook by Kristin Drysdale @scandiwork   Tidal Yarns   Riddari by Veddis Jonsdottir   Lettlopi Yarn   Rauma Finullgarn now in stock and expecting but update in the next couple of weeks   @knit.love.wool - Jen Steingass   Laine 4 - Preorders   Stockbridge Cardigan by Ysolda   Tukuwool   @p4chen – Patricia Selbu mitten blockers   Melody Hoffman @bmandarines   Plotulopi   Blacker Samite   Blacker St Kilda   Blacker Mohair   The Knitting Goddess - big new update coming soon   Black Elephant - coming soon   Regia 6ply   Rowan Mohair Silk   This Thing of Paper by Karie Westermann   Shetland by Marie Wallin   Tuck Stitches by Nancy Marchant

Welcome to Ep 72 of New Hampshire Knits where I talk lots about what’s on the needles including my sweater for Edinburgh Yarn Fest as well as what I’ve recently finished.  We have a quick and lovely Coop Cast as well as news about the upcoming NH Knits Colorwork Mitten Kal (#nhkmittenkal2018).   Lots of shop news too.  Enjoy!   Mentions and links: Queen of Purls Birlinn YarnBrunswick Beanie by Sue GrandfieldNorseKnits ebook by Kristin Drysdale @scandiworkWest Yorkshire Spinners (WYS) Aire Valley DKSiri by Linnea OhmanBlacker BrushworkTidal YarnsJamieson & Smith 2ply@knit.love.wool - Jen SteingassNew Hampshire Mitten Kal #nhkmittenkal2018 @p4chen – Patricia Selbu mitten blockersRauma Finullgarn from Norway coming soon! Blacker Yarns Stockbridge Cardigan by Ysolda   Tukuwool   The Knitting Goddess   Isle Yarns   Regia 6ply   Laine 4 - Preorders   Helen Stewart @curioushandmade Melody @bmandarines Libby @ Trulymyrtlephotos   Shetland Wool Week 2017 Annual   Shetland by Marie Wallin

Happy New Year and welcome to episode 71, the first for 2018.  There’s quite a bit Off the Needles, and more On the Needles along with a short farm tale and of course a Woolly Thistle update. I also start planning for “NHKmittenKAL2018” so listen in and enjoy!

Hello and welcome back to NH Knits, episode 70! This episode has lots of knitting natter, a Coop Cast as well as a Woolly Thistle update.  I hope you enjoy, Claire NH Knits is sponsored by The Woolly Thistle who will soon be launching yarn from The Knitting Goddess!

Thank you for listening to New Hampshire Knits.  This episode brings you lovely Oliver Henry from Jamieson & Smith in Shetland followed by a Coop Cast, and a whole lot of blether about what's on and off the needles, Project Peace, and a Woolly Thistle update.  Enjoy!   Project Peace: www.thehealthyknitter.com The book referenced by Oliver Henry: In Search of the World's Finest Wools:https://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9781770858473?bookbin=14264392515&gclid=CjwKCAjw64bPBRApEiwAJhG-fgVfyjrC_711qYbHG0DR7sawhkbgkt0DEp66G2ocX-PfkftW6M0EBhoC4v0QAvD_BwE For more episodes and to visit the shop: www.thewoollythistle.com    

This episode features a chat with Meg Rodger of Birlinn Yarn Co.  The name, Birlinn, comes from the short Viking boats that were used to navigate the islands around which Meg lives and crofts.  She raises Hebridean sheep and is making devine yarn from their fleeces.  Come listen to what life is like on the Outer Hebrideas! Thanks for listening!

Hello and welcome back to New Hampshire Knits.  Summer is over and I'm back from a brilliant trip home to Scotland.  This episode is a catch up as well as an interview with Fair Isle islander Anne Sinclair.  Listen as we chat about life on the island and it's textile history.   Links to topics discussed: The Fair Isle Fisherman's Kep page on Facebook Tommy's blog   Thanks for listening! Claire

Hello there, and welcome to another episode of NH Knits where we have an FO, wips and winners!  Thanks to everyone who took part in the #rustyKAL which finished 6/15.  Winners are announced and many thanks to those who donated prizes including @sarapomegranate @bostonjen @arabianknits @craftbuzz and The Woolly Thistle.  There's a coop cast and piggies and of course a Woolly Thistle update.  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 64 where I discuss recent slip ups caused by basically not thinking and being a bit cavalier about my knitting. I have a realization that I might be becoming a bit of a product-knitter-monster, all this while I talk about my one Finished Object and several WIPS.  There's a coop cast update, a prize announcement for reaching 1000 members on Ravelry (yay!) and of course a Woolly Thistle update.  Thanks to lochnessknitfest.com for sponsoring this episode of NH Knits. Enjoy!

Hello and welcome to another episode of NH Knits! This episode includes quick details about NH Sheep & Wool festival this weekend, What's On and Off The Needles, #rustyKAL news, an emotional Coop Cast as well as The Woolly Thistle update!  Enjoy! 

Hello friends, this week the podcast is full of information about NH Sheep & Wool and the podcaster meet up.  Also there's a lot of chat about what's on the needles, not so much about what's off the needles.  There's a tense Coop Cast and a visit to the Piggly Wigglies.  There's lots more blether besides.  Time to put the kettle on and get your project du jour, put your feet up and visit with me.  Enjoy!

Lots of blether about what's on the needles, including the Rusty cardigan and my latest shenanigans with that.  We announce all the winners of the #nhkmittenkal2017 of which there are many.  Thanks to those generous folks who donated prizes!  At long last we visit the coop in the Coop Cast and of course there's The Woolly Thistle's shop update.  Thanks for listening! Claire

Hello! This episode is an interview with Heather Radl, owner of Rowan Tree Travel.  Heather reached out to me a little while ago because she is a NH business focusing on knitting trips to Scandinavia, the UK and other great knitting destinations.  I was immediately intrigued and wanted to learn more.  I hope you enjoy the show as it sprinkles you with a bit of wanderlust.  I'll be back with a regular episode soon! Claire    

Hello and welcome to Episode 59 which was recorded right before the #RustyKAL started.  As the Rusty cardigan is newly off the needles I share my thoughts about it and refer you to my Ravelry project notes where I wrote extensively about the pattern and my hints for other knitters.  I also talk about the Glenfiddich cardigan which is growing quickly and my Songbird Mittens which I'm knitting for the #nhkmittenkal.   The Evelyn socks pattern is moving closer to a release date.  We say hello to a lot of new listeners and of course there's a quick rundown of what's happening at The Woolly Thistle. Thanks for listening!

This episode focuses on the #nhkmittenkal2017 starting Wednesday February 15th.  There is lots of information about the KAL including the few rules, the cast on party, and all the prizes!  Please find more information on the NH Knits Ravelry group and be ready to cast on 2/15/17!  It's gonna be fun!