In this episode we talk about:

• Stranded Knitting patter #Orbitjumper by @unwind_knitwear
• New MKAL @ambahobrien #thisorthat , wool choices, colours and all associated knitwittery. @louielolayarn
• Weaponised incompetence.
• International knitting in public day. 
• Yarn bombing @Cityofadelaide #yarnbombing #forestofdreams.
• PHD knitting  topics #PHD #PHDknitting
• getting patterns the old fashioned way, getting old patterns and using op shops. #opshops #knittingpatterns 

and so much more

Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy yarn which is kind of the same thing.

Perfect listening while knitting.

In this episode we talk about stranded knitting:
pattern by  @unwind_knitwear  called #orbitsweater  #strandedknitting

• colour choice.
• carrying floats. #knittingfloats
• using markers #markers
• increasing stitch technique.
• @craftbybellawool

we also cover:

• wrist yarn holder. #wristyarn holder #yarnholder
• Mulesing/flystrike.
• making safe wool purchase choices.
• The knitting Nannas.  @knittingnannassyd #knittingnannas
• Louie and Lola advent adventure. @louielolayarns #knittingadvent
• more Cambrian wool purchases. @cambrian_wool
• workshops.

The National Wool Declaration www.awex.com
The Knitting Nannas  knittingnannas.org (Sydney Knitting nannas)  or knitting nannas.com

Knitting in the news  bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-68898581

Perfect listening while knitting.

In This episode we talk about:

• Our finished #twentyfourbirdsMKAL by @curioushandmade #ravelry
• our visits to wool shops including :
  • @valleywools and her marvellous welsh wool knowledge 
  • @woolcroft   and their KAL with @ambahObrien 
  • @garnbutikennystvindan
  • @bertas.plagg
  • @bergogranboms
  • @ammoniteyarns (it was closed by got me on the trail)
• Other projects baby leggings by @strikkekafe and flora top by @olaugbeate
• Yarn purchases @cambrian_wool @nellieandeve @malabrigoyarns @yarnwick @schoppelwolle
• extras from @melocadesigns @rebeccasroom

KNITTING IN THE NEWS
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13370305/Britains-naughtiest-knitters-defend-anatomically-correct-dolls-causing-scandal-nude-figure-window-display.html

Special mention to @nathalieretourne (you will have to listen to find out the story of how you get on the podcast)

we mention an instagram comment by @mariekebc @wonderwool 
#pishawl #wrapping #babyleggings
#addicubix #vegalavdnder
#knittersofinstagram #woolshit #knitwittery #woolshitpodcast

AND SO MUCH MORE

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In this episode we talk about:

• Clue 2 and 3 of the Mkal  #twentyfourbirdsMKAL
• Knitting baby leggings #scallopbabypant @Strikkekaffe
• wooden needles v metal needles.  What do you use?
• update on the Normandy Knitters art installation @normandy_knitters @tansyforster
• Knitting Advents @louielolayarns @circustonichandmade
• @tincanknits App
• The Forest Light pattern by @jen Steingass

#knitwittery #woolshit #woolshitpodcast #lace #needles #knittersofinstagram #raverly

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Join us this week when we cover the topics of:

• @curioushandmade MKAL
• What is lace #laceknitting #lace
• Crochet cast on #crochetcaston
• various needle options
• Variegation in wool and pattern definition #patterndefinition #colours
• how do you fold a circular shawl?
• Gorgeous Girls virtual garden party @gorgeousgirlsvirtualgardenparty
• emotional support chickens #emotionalsupportchickens @annettecorsino @fibretrends 
• purple balaclava story

Knitting in the news
knitting help keep troubled minds from unraveling study finds
www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024/knittin-helps-keep-troubled-minds-from-unraveling-study-finds

Perfect listening while knitting.

In this weeks episode we talk 

• more about knitting two socks in one.
• Lulu Pullover by @petitknit with Moda Vera Wool and soy bean and Mohair from a Chinese website.
• Shrinking your knits and ugg boots.
• We also take you with us to the @yarntrader where we get wool for our next big project,
• the twenty four birds MKAL by @curioushandmade starting on 28 March 2024

Knitting in the news includes :

• The emotions gamble of knitting for gifts https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/23/nyregion/knitting-gifts-holidays.html
• The Knitting installation for the D Day Anniversary https://www.connexionfrance.com/article/French-news/Tiny-knitted-soldiers-need-help-to-get-to-France-for-D-Day-anniversary

We were helped at the Yarn Trader by the fabulous Nicole from the Cola Girl Collective.

Perfect listening while knitting.

In this episode we attend the SA FibreFeast  The Yarn show organised by @yarnarama and @purlandfriends.  

• We chose the winner of our give away with our random number selector.  You have to listen to see if your number was revealed. 
• We discuss our purchases and much much more.

We talk with:

• Bella from @craft by Bella.
• Tara from @fennecfoxco
• Jamo from @jamo.store.
• Melissa from @strandedinoz.
• Shelley Husband from @spincushions.
• Special appearance from @colagirl74 husband re: 'she's a shitter'.
• and numerous yarn obsessed women.

Special mentions for:

@Maximooyarns
@yarntrader
@aveleyfinnsheep
@purlandfriends

We discuss our purchases and much much more.

Perfect listening while knitting.

This week we talk in detail about knitting two socks in one Anna Karenina style.

Also on this episode the finishing of the kitten project andwe discuss Visible mending a short animation on knitting that has been nominated for a BAFTA award
https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000009223668/visible-mending.html
@sammoreanimate @tensionbirds @hamiltonbrown

In the News, farmers burn wool as it is not worth selling.

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In this episode we discuss:

•  knitting the kitten by @Claire Garland of dot pebbles.
• a free sample from @greatsouthernyarn 
• @fibrefeast and our great adventure when we podcast there.
•  some chat on getting chocolate out of knitting.  
• Stories from Japan #skiing #yarn #balaclava
• the knitting dictionary and words that may seem like everyday words but are really knitting terms #cake #frog #wip #vanilla

also mentioned
@craftbybella
@strandedinoz
@yarntrader
@sosu
@hedgehogfibre
#yarnbowl
#cumulous

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In this episode we talk about our last 2 weeks knitting @StephenWest's 
#Hyberknitting KAL.
Other topics are:
 @FibreFeast SA coming up in March.
Knitting a cat by Claire Garland @dotpebbles
Taking knitting needles on an aeroplane.
Colourwork
Guardian Article on Fair isle.  
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/holding-pattern-fair-isle-woolies
sock knitting.
Vivacious 4ply.

Perfect listening while knitting.