The Woolshit Podcast

Welcome Back.  In today's episode we talk woolshit about:

• Going to woolshops in Paris London and Wales 
• @lil_weasel @looplondonloves @ammoniteyarns
• @qingfibre @woollywumkins @cambrianwool 

• Finishing up the @Ambahobrien MKAL
• Lavender jumper @olanabeatebjelland @yarnwick #vegalavender
• Slippers @yoldateag #thrumming

• New Yarn shop @skeinmachine
• New project @jamo #shadowshawl

Knitting in the news:

www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/should-knitting-be-an-olympic-sport-20240801-p5jyjw

Perfect listening while knitting.   

In this episode we have:

• Jumper modeling.
• Sleeve Length and style
• Tool for protecting stitches when trying on jumper.
• MKAL This or That @ambahobrien.
• @Circustonichandmadesale.
• @louieLolaYarn Sale as it happened.

Knitting in the news:

Many people may be underestimating value of hobby equipment – survey | The Independent


What happened to the cat that ate a ball of yarn?  She had mittens.

Perfect listening while knitting.   

In this episode we are joined by @craftbybella #penpalrange #teastainedpaper #kindregards #pressedflowers

We talk about:
the continuing drama of the #orbitsweater by @unwind_knitwear.
Needle Cables.
Running out of wool
#ThisorthatMKAL by @ambahobrien
Colour Choice.
Why would a pattern not work as prescribed.
Taking Photographs.
Having a market stall.
World record for blanket knitting.

we mention
@unwind_knitwear
@Ambahobrien
@yarntrader
@Jamo
@woolandworks
@louielolayarns
@officialchiaogoo

#knitwittery #woolshit #woolshitpodcast #bestfriends #guests

Knitting in the news:
TikTok star the Tattooed Knitter sets world record for blanket knitting (bbc.com)

Perfect listening while knitting.   

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

Perfect listening while knitting.   

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

Perfect listening while knitting.   

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.