Anne's Norwegian Knitting

14: Wool Month 2025: Hillesvåg: Yarn, Heritage, and a Mill on the Fjord


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This is an audio replay of Anne’s Norwegian Wool Month presentation. It works on its own as a podcast, but it’s extra fun to watch on video to see the mill photos and yarns. You can watch it her on YouTube if you prefer that.

Anne takes us on a virtual trip to Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk — a fourth–generation family mill on Norway’s west coast — and explores how their history, processes, and color philosophy shape some of her favorite yarns and designs

 

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • Anne’s own knitting journey and connection to Norwegian wool

  • A guided virtual tour of Hillesvåg Yarn Mill

  • The wool’s path: from fleece to finished yarn

  • Insights into dyeing, yarn varieties, and colorwork

  • How to combine yarns for unique knitting projects

  • Introducing new patterns and project ideas

  • Sock yarn tips and needle preferences

  • Where to source Norwegian yarns globally

  • Sneak peek at upcoming events and courses

    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Introduction to ANS Norwegian Knitting Conversations
    00:40 – Replay of Norwegian Wool Month Presentation
    01:13 – Tour of Hillesvåg Yarn Mill
    03:20 – Anne’s Knitting Journey & Wool Month Overview
    10:31 – Inside the Yarn Mill: From fleece to finished yarn
    27:26 – Yarn dyeing & final processing magic
    29:43 – Yarn varieties, designs & color schemes
    32:42 – Creative yarn combinations for unique projects
    35:03 – New patterns & exciting project ideas
    45:42 – Sock yarns & needle preferences
    48:08 – Global suppliers & availability tips
    53:51 – Upcoming events & closing thoughts

     

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