The Woolshit Podcast

in this episode we talk and laugh a lot about:

• putting buttons on the field sweater, how do you get 11 buttons? 
• @camillavaddk
• steeking a shoulder opening on the #Almavest @sanna_and_co moral of the story is FOLLOW THE PATTERN
• Can you knit lace and do anything else, e.g. talk, listen, travel and more?
• #unpicking #cablingwithoutneedles #arguments over pattern deciphering
• slow unveiling of the pattern instead of having a whole week in one hit.
• moving markers when doing a repeat
• Do you slip a stitch knitwise or purlwise and does it matter?
• #wisteriousMkal @nimble_knits the joys of complex lace patterns
• The @knitCompanion App

knitting in the news

KNITTING IN THE NEWS

update on the wartime knitting exhibition:

Stoke Minster has woolen scenes of wartime stitched up

Knitting Banksey:

Mystery yarn bomber makes knitted creations in Syston to celebrate ITV's 70th birthday | ITV News Central

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Join us to talk about:

#field cardigan @camillavaddk @adagiomills Caroline's cast on edge
#almavest @sanna_and_co  #bestpattern

#goldenjumpsuit @bertaknitstore @blackwattle #sweetpea making silly mistakes 

@yarntrader @witredesign #aknittersyear @emmaballltd #playingcards @officialchiaogoo #lacepoints #needleset malabrigoyarn #rasta

#weddingcardigan @maximooyarns

Yarn costs for larger sizes. 

patterns or lack of for larger sizes.  Please let us know your comments as we would love to share and discuss all the topics we bring up.  

test knitters for larger sizes

can you size up a pattern yourself @ysolda #size gauge #gradingwork @petiteknits

Piling of jumpers #fuzzremover #merino

KNITTING IN THE NEWS sent in by @marthasquishy

You Knitwits!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10101699/Couple-KN19-TER-number-plate-hit-90-fine-thanks-woman-Knitter-bus-lane.html

Perfect listening while knitting.   

In this episode we talk about:

• brief Mkal chat what to do if you can't be bothered sewing in ends.
• @camillavaddk #fieldcardigan  Cute comments throughout the pattern
• Where should the instructions for the pattern be placed?  Inside the pattern or in the pre-amble.
• Short rows knitted after the yoke.  #shortrows #neckline
• Vintage patterns v modern patterns
• #Gladiolavintage #weddingcardigan #vintage @maximoo #loghangingfruit colour variations in dye lots
• Coming to terms with having to undomistakes #lostmymojo #getonwithit
• #almavest #aged2 @sanna_and_co 
• Do you have craft equipment that you never use?  #fancykitten #drumcarder #loom

KNITTING IN THE NEWS

Knitting changed the way I shop

https://shortrounds.co.uk/knitting-changed-the-way-i-shop-and-think-about-clothes-altogether/

Crafters knit for breast demonstrations

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2qpnrg2eko

Perfect listening while knitting.   

In this Episode we talk about:

• Chunky Dahlia @leneholmesamsoe @melbournecitydyeworks1
• What do you do if you don't like your finished knit? 
• #gifiting #loanoutyourknit #whydon'tyou likeit
• Vanilla mindless knitting #vintageknitting #weddingcardi @dellaQ #ohbag @maximoo
• #Frostberrysweater #cheatingonthebobbles @theyarnbarrow 
• @westknits #sockalong #mysterysockalong 
• @camillavaddk #handknitsweater #fieldsweater
• @susanmscott amazing handknits for the film #four lettersoflove  This is a must see movie for all yarn fanatics.
• MKAL with @nimbleknits coming soon  #iwantlace 
• loyalty to knits you don't want to do

KNITTING IN THE NEWS

Huge knitted map of Ireland looking for a home

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0715/1523594-knitted-map-ireland/

Perfect listening while knitting.   

This week we talk about:

• @melbournecitydyeworks01 #chunkydalia knit by @leneholmesamsoe
• #yarnchicken 
• Marriage guidance #windingskeins
• purling through the back look
•  Wedding shawl @nimbleknits @circustonichandmade #blockingitems
• crochet picots
• @maximoo
• Do you tell someone if you see a mistake #stepastepsweater
• Pros and Cons of MKALS  @westknits #latvianbraids
• increases and decreases
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Knitting in the News - Crochet Roses ahead of the  Women's Rugby World Cup

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75r7d6vqevo

Perfect listening while knitting.   

In this episode we talk about:

Having a plan to purchse yarn over random purchasing. 

Overwhelm with too much choice.   #shoplocal #loyaltyiseverything

getting sucked in to luxury items. 

• If anyone knows where I got my fabulous coral ceramic ring please let usknow in the comments.
• non yarn purchasing to save stash space. #goodthinking
• Hiding stash from your husband.  #cashforstash
• Going to the Yarn show Fringe event #fringeshow 

• The Bendigo sheep and wool show@sheepshow  
• @sackvilleandlane
• @sanna_and_co so excited to get the baby alma vest.
• @crystalcatstitchery
• @whiterabbithandmade  #luckydip 
• @maviscastlemaine #ilovemavis #greatbuttons 
• @kathysfibres
• @adagiomills  Balled v skein yarn  #feather
• @melbournecitydyeworks01  
• @aveleyfinnsheep  #slantingslipover 
• @theaustralianwoolstore 
• @thegamerwidows
• #leathermate
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• @maximooyarns  #wedding clothing
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• @greatsouthernyarn #cones
• @isobelkramer
• @addi #crasytri0

Perfect listening while knitting.   

In today's episode we have a special guest.  Nim Teasdale from @nimbleknits and we talk all things lace designs.

Listen closely and you may hear Tony have a bath in the sink!! 

• The Whirlwind Romance Shawl,  details about the stitches, difficulties and tips on lace knitting. @circustonichandmade
• picking up lost yarn overs #yarnover
• Blocking lace #blocking #blockingshawls #lace #openlikeabutterfly
• How does Nim work on designs #thoughprocess #crafty #artist
• Herbert Niebling lace designer #herbertniebling
• Estonian stitch #Estonia #estonianstitch
• Pattern book
• medievil patterns, hoods  #medievil #headgear
• headband @icakurieren #icakurieren   #sweden #swedish #oldschool 
• hat @shetlandwoolweek @woolbrokers @yarntrader #kits
• pornographic messages on instagram  
• why language semantics are important
• Bendigo Wool show

KNITTING IN THE NEWS - knitting for political change

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-knitting-clubs-became-the-least-suspecting-place-for-political-change

Perfect listening while knitting.   

This week we talk about:

Aal Ower Toorie - 2025 Hat Pattern 

@thewoolbrokers kit from @yarntrader #fairisleknitting @shetlandwoolweek hat
#aalowertorrie

#knittinginpublic @harveynormanau

Erma sock by @caledonianna #fishheadcreations @circustonichandmade sockyarn from @yarntrader

using a UV light on the shindig Donegal tweed set (amazing) #glowup.  Why would you need to own a UV light?

@nimbleknits #whirlwindromance

advice from @circustonic #hoshukulace #weddingshawl #nofudging

@petiteknits #luluslipover Are iron motifs childish?

#spitsplice #sewnbindoff #germantwistedcaston

Stephen West explanatory Videos @westknits

@thewoolbarrow #frostberry sweater @westyorkshirespinners #croft @camillavad #fieldsweater

Worsted pool table cover

Knitting in the news

https://www.gbnews.com/news/london-tfl-tube-driver-sacked-knitting-watching-videos

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20n7979vd2o

97 year old woman commended for knitting blankets for homeless cats and dogs

Perfect listening while knitting.   

This week we talk about:

hat pattern with @shetlandwoolweek

pattern swatching youtube video @ellagordondesigns

kit Jamieson and Smith @thewoolbrokers

 project including yarn by @craftbybella dyed by A.C. pattern by @handmade_by_florence #stepbystepsweater

day out with @cambrian_wool  #Britishwoolboard

what is fair use and what is stealing.  Contraversy on the facebook sock knitters group.

similar patterns that we are going to craft @thewoolbarrow #frostberryswaters

@camillavaddk #fieldsweater

14 June Knitting in public day

Knitting in the news

Knitting sweaters for oil spill penguins (and baby Rhinos)

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv5vg6dpzpo

Story sent to us by @knitwrap  - thanks for the heads up

@abchobart interview with mens knitting group

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Welcome to our latest episode:

In this episode we talk 

• #ghostflight @qatar
• @ambahobrien #ochrecardigan #possumyarn @circustonichandmade @outlawyarn
• travelling with the @dellaq #minimessingerbag 
• #slantingslipover by @anneventzel knitted in @erikaknightyarns #wildwool nettle yarn.
• making a custom beanie @tincanknits #app
• #mattressstitch @alexiswinslow #youtubevideo
• sockyarn from @fleursofstirling #opalyarnsocks  #FriedensreichHundertwasser  @addi_by_selter #Crazytrio
• @ammoniteyarns #croft @westyorkshireknitters
• Major topic #yarnsnobs  #temu

Perfect listening while knitting.