In this episode, Anne adds to the fiber series by taking on acrylic and shares some strong opinions along the way. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Acrylic Fiber and Acrylonitrile on WikipediaRed Heart's wool yarn Red Heart Super Saver A side-by-side burn test comparison of a toy made from acrylic vs. a toy made from wool. The flammability of various clothing fibers Why Are We All So Terrified of Pajama Fires? Children's Sleepwear RegulationsWhat is Acrylic Fabric: Properties, How it's Made and Where What is the history and origin of acrylic? Types of Synthetic FibersKnit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Dropps Detergent Follow Anne on Instagram and join the Facebook Group. To join the mailing list, visit the websiteand scroll down to enter your email address in the mailing list field.

Music The first song was "Feeling Mean" by Ben Bostick, followed by Humans Win, featuring Janell Belcher, with "Tiny Brilliance."

In this episode, Anne shares the start of her spinning journey, reviews Knitted Word yarn, and has a few thoughts about embracing how you get your projects done. That, plus a few songs from Tom Goldstein.

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Knitten Word Harriet Cowl Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Wool& WoolandPrince WoolX Dropps Sable Flow Visit the website to join the mailing list Follow Anne on Instagram Join the Facebook Group

Music

"Dawn" and "Time and Time Again" by Tom Goldstein.

In this episode, Anne invited Elizabeth Williamson, Shetland Lace knitter and designer, back on the show to talk about preserving heritage crafts. How can it be done? Why should it be done? Elizabeth is a talented Shetland Lace knitter, so the discussion takes place in the context of Shetland Lace, but there is a lot to be considered about heritage craft preservation in general! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Support the Show on PatreonListen to Elizabeth's first appearance on the podcast. Elizabeth Williamson's website (Click on Classes to sign up for her lace talks and lessons) Victorian Lace Today is the book that inspired Anne to knit lace back in the day. (Affiliate link) The Shetland Lace Project ShetlandPeerieMakkers are one of the ways Shetland knitters are preserving their heritage methods. The UK Heritage Craft Association Anne is inviting listeners to call in and leave a message to celebrate the 100th episode of the show. Please call 860 281 2437 and leave a message about something you learned from the show, a rabbit hole it sent you down, or anything you enjoyed about a show or the show generally. Time is tight! Please call in by April 4!

In this episode, Anne visits the Museum of Welsh Textiles with its curator, Rosamund Black. Learn more about the Welsh National Costume, mill and hand weaving, and much, much more. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast

Support the Show at the new Be a Booster page Watch Anne's Welsh yarn Show and Tell on the Purl Together podcast The Museum of Welsh Textiles The Welsh National Costume Rosamund Black on Instagram Lady Llanover

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In this episode, Anne sits down with Elizabeth Johnston of Shetland Handspun. Elizabeth was Shetland Wool Week patron in 2018 and is well known for her handspun yarns, as well as her designs featuring Fair Isle and Shetland lace.

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Elizabeth Johnston on Instagram and Facebook Shetland Handspun Website ShetlandPeerieMakkers Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Purl Together YouTube Channel Support the Show

Patreon allows listeners to support the show directly with benefits in return. Visit our affiliates and sponsors. Your purchases support the show at no additional cost to you.

In this episode, Anne takes a fiber-themed walk through Commercial Street in Lerwick and out to the far end of town. Have you been thinking of a visit to Shetland, or do you have a visit coming up? Get a sense of just how fiber-packed the main street of the town is with this walk from Jimmy Perez's house to Jamieson and Smith.

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode

Support the show by becoming a patron. Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Group The Shetland Times Bookshop Jamison's of Shetland Anderson Co. Ninians R.A.M. Knitwear Loose Ends J G Rae Odie's Antiques and Collectables Jamieson and Smith

Music

The first song was "Electra to the Baltic Sea," by Giuseppe Rizzo. The second song was "Where Do We Run?" by Humans Win (Featuring MMKAY).

In this episode, Anne introduces ChatGPT to knitting. How does artificial intelligence handle handicrafts? Can you rely on it for accurate information? Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode If you'd like to have your own interaction with ChatGPT, find it here. Support the podcast at Patreon!

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Songs

"Rainy Day Cafe," by Zoze and "Wherever This Life Goes," by Humans Win.

In this episode, Anne talks about her first finished object of 2023, the Sanderling Cardigan, has a talk about talking to herself, and offers a brief introduction to Bohus Stickning.

Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode and Reference Materials Used

Sanderling cardigan Mountain Mohair yarn from Green Mountain Spinnery Ripples, by Hilly van Der Sluis Books with information about Bohus Stickning: A History of Hand Knitting, Knitting Around the World, Knitting in the Old Way, Poems of Color: Knitting in the Bohus Tradition. The last book is devoted entirely to Bohus Knitting and has the most information on the Bohus Stickning Cooperative and patterns. Sponsors Patrons sponsor the show directly! Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Group Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours

Music

The first song was "Love Spell," by Zemer. The second was Zoze with "It Goes On."

In this episode, Anne takes a deep dive into alpaca, and all the other South American camelid fibers!

Links to Source Material and Things Mentioned in the Podcast

Much of the episode was based on personal experience working with alpaca fiber yarns and discussions I've had with camelid raisers and spinners I've met through the years, but the information was confirmed for me in the wonderful book, The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook. Wikipedia also has excellent articles about vicuña, guanaco, alpaca, and llama. North American Paco-Vicuna Association Music

Both of the songs in this episode were by Raighes Factory. The first song was "Smiling You" and the second was "Path." Support the Show Patrons of the show directly supporting the podcast on Patreon. If you'd like to support the show in other ways, please share the episode with a fiber-craft loving friend or consider shopping with my sponsors: Knit New Haven Morehouse Farm Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Wool&

In this episode, Anne talks about the three projects you should be knitting right now, wraps up Wovember, and more!

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode

Support the show at Patreon! Sanderling Mountain Mohair Mitten Garland Advent Calendar Adventskalendar Turvie LoveWovember Find the Woolly Countdown Videos on the Purl Together YouTube channel

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