The Woolly Thistle podcast

Ep 112 - Knitting Buddies

Knit with me while I blether on about my knitting and what's in the shop.  Also, please let us know if you want a Knitting Buddy to fight isolation during these crazy days.  You can find out more on The Woolly Thistle's...

Ep 111 - Feeling Chipper!

Join me for a quick blether about my knitting and what's new in the shop.  Thanks for listening!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Youtube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: [email protected]

Ep 110 - Our Mitten Kal is coming and so is Katie Green Bean!

Phew, so much is going on here at The Woolly Thistle!  Join me as I tell you about my latest wip and share plans for our 5th Annual Mitten KAL which starts on Feb13th.  We also have Katie Green Bean...

Ep 109 - A new year and colorwork!

Episode 109 is the first of 2020 and I am led to believe lots of you would like to do colorwork this year!  There's lots of chat about what's not on my needles and a shop update too.  Please note...

Ep 108 - Seaweed nearing completion and GENTLE yarn sets are coming!

Hello and welcome to Ep 108 where I overcome yet more knitting foibles as I near the end of the Seaweed Slipover. There's lots of shop talk including Marie Wallin's latest book release, GENTLE, and yarn sets for the book. ...

Ep 107 - Ridiculous Ranunculus

Hello and welcome to Ep 107 where I admit to more ridiculousness over the Ranunculus but get going on the Seaweed Slipover.  There's lots of shop talk including the English release of Selbu Mittens (Selbuvotter) and more Marie Wallin Gift...

Ep 106 - Cambridge Sweater

This episode is full of my finished object, the Cambridge Sweater by Kimberly Barnette, as well as What's on my Needles and a wee Rhinebeck recap.  There is of course a shop update!  Thanks for listening! Corinne

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 105 - Ready for Rhinebeck

Welcome to Ep 105 where I share the status of my wips and natter on about Rhinebeck coming.  I introduce a brand new vendor to The Woolly Thistle; River Knits and their 100% Wensleydale and 100% Jacob, both are grown, spun...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 104

Welcome to Episode 104 where we celebrate Shetland Wool Week with visits to Oliver Henry of Jamieson & Smith, and Ann Sinclair who "belongs to Fair Isle".  These are reruns of chats I had with them when back in Scotland...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 103

Thanks for listening to episode 103 where I share how great John Arbon Devonia holds up when knitting and frogging and knitting and frogging.  Also in this episode we introduce Cornish Garden by Blacker Yarns, Rauma Finullgarn has some exciting...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 102

We are kicking off our Sweater KAL today and I hope you will be joining us to knit a sweater in 8 weeks.  All are welcome and encouraged to join us.  Also in this episode I share what I've been...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 101

Welcome in to Episode 101 and lots of blether about our new Youtube Channel and shop updates there, my knitting adventures as well as a lovely big shop update!  Enjoy!!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Youtube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: [email protected]

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 100

Thank you for joining me to celebrate my 100th episode!  We have a great giveaway as a thank you for listening to my knitting blether since 2014!  As always I discuss my knitting, I wrap up our first ever Summer...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 099

Welcome to episode 99 of The Woolly Thistle.  I talk about what's on my needles, I have a summer reading suggestion, and we're starting our Sock Sprint KAL today!  Listen in for all the latest shop news!   All yarn and books...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 098

Welcome to this episode of The Woolly Thistle.  As always I discuss my knitting and I have a couple of knitting book recommendations.  We are also gearing up for our Summer Sock Sprint and there is of course a shop...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 097

Hello, and welcome to the latest episode from The Woolly Thistle where I share what I got up to at Squam this past week.  This episode features little projects, our informal Marie Wallin KAL and of course a detailed shop...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 096

Hello, and welcome to the latest episode from The Woolly Thistle where I find lots to talk about (as always!)  This episode features little projects, our informal Marie Wallin KAL and of course a detailed shop update!  All yarn and...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 095

Hello, and welcome to the latest episode from The Woolly Thistle where I find lots to talk about (as always!)  This episode celebrates the fourth sweater off the needles this year, I ask you lots of questions throughout and there's...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 094

Hello, and welcome to the latest episode from The Woolly Thistle.  Let me regale you with stories from Edinburgh, as well as what's on my needles, and there's even an FO!  Lot's of shop news too.  All yarn and books...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 093

Hello, come on in for a quick blether about What’s On The Needles, KAL news, and the shop update.  Excitement abounds for the upcoming trip to EYF and home, so let’s take a wee break and knit together while I...

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 092

Welcome to another episode of The Woolly Thistle. The Mitten Kal has officially got off to a great start and there’s lots of beautiful mittens being knitted. Join me for Kal news, what’s on my needles and a shop update!

The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 091 - Getting Ready for #twtmittenkal2019

The Woolly Thistle Ep 090 - Polymonogamy

The Woolly Thistle Ep 089 - The Big Move

The Woolly Thistle Ep 088

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...

The Woolly Thistle Ep 087 - Coorie Doon

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...

The Woolly Thistle Ep 086 - Paris & Rhinebeck

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 Woolly Thistle Ep 085

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:...

The Woolly Thistle Ep 084

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: [email protected]   Show notes...

The Woolly Thistle Ep 083 - New Name, Same Podcast!

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...

NH Knits Ep 082 - Silver Forest

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...

NH Knits Ep 081 - Spring at Squam

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...

NH Knits Ep 080 - Squam Bound

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.com gofundme.com/astrid-and-fred   Silver Forest Yoke...

NH Knits Ep 079 - Quick Natter

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...

NH Knits Ep 078 - What's your name?

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...

NH Knits Ep 078 - What’s your name?

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...

NH Knits Ep 077

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...

NH Knits Ep 076

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. ...

NH Knits Ep 075

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...

NH Knits Ep 074

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!

NH Knits Ep 073 - A sleeve is a fine birthday present

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...

NH Knits Ep 072 – Purling Back

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...

NH Knits Ep 071

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...

NH Knits Ep 070 - knitting natter

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...

NH Knits Ep 068 - A Bit O'Shetland

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...

NH Knits Ep 068 - A Bit O’Shetland

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...

NH Knits Ep 067 - Birlinn Yarn Co, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

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...

NH Knits Ep 066 - Welcome Back & Anne Sinclair interview

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...

NH Knits Ep 065 - Hello Summer

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...

NH Knits Ep 064 - Catalog of Folly

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...