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The Woolly Thistle (fka NH Knits) is a knitting podcast featuring On and Off The Needles, an occasional Coop Cast and Shop News! Hosted by Corinne Claire who is a Scot living in New Hampshire USA.

The Woolly Thistle


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    Latest episodes from The Woolly Thistle podcast

    Ep 112 - Knitting Buddies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 24:16


    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 Ravelry group here.   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Youtube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    Ep 111 - Feeling Chipper!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 45:06


    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: info@thewoollythistle.com

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 38:55


    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 visiting our shop in April which is very exciting.  There's info about Laine's new book '52 Weeks of Socks' as well as a shop update full of all the latest offerings and info!  Enjoy!!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Youtube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    Ep 109 - A new year and colorwork!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 46:23


    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 we will be selling 52 Weeks of Socks by Laine (this wasn't known at the time of recording) and preorders open 2/8!  Thanks for listening!!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Youtube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 40:16


    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.  Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Youtube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    Ep 107 - Ridiculous Ranunculus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 43:21


    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 Boxes coming to the shop.  Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Youtube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    Ep 106 - Cambridge Sweater

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 30:56


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 37:42


    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 and hand-dyed in the UK and are really beautiful.  There's lots of book talk as well so join me for a cheerful new episode all about the very things we love!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Youtube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com  

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 104

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 47:57


    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 during the Summer in 2017.  I hope you really enjoy them.     Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Youtube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 103

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 33:21


    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 new shades and there's lots of books and periodicals newly available.  Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Youtube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 102

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 43:17


    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 knitting (hint: sweaters!) and there's a shop update.  Thanks for listening to Ep 102! Enjoy!!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Youtube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 38:24


    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: info@thewoollythistle.com

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 23:23


    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 Sock Sprint and there's a quick shop update.  Be sure to follow The Woolly Thistle on Instagram and watch out for our Shop Update on IGTV next Friday.  All yarn and books mentioned in this episode can be found at thewoollythistle.com   Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 099

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 35:08


    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 mentioned in the episode can be found at thewoollythistle.com Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 098

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 49:00


    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 update!  All yarn and books mentioned in the episode can be found at thewoollythistle.com   Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 097

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 30:09


    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 update!  All yarn and books mentioned in the episode can be found at thewoollythistle.com   Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 096

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 37:25


    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 books mentioned in the episode can be found at thewoollythistle.com   Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 095

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 55:03


    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 lots of shop news too.  All yarn and books mentioned in the episode can be found at thewoollythistle.com   Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 094

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 59:44


    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 mentioned in the episode can be found at thewoollythistle.com   Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 093

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 35:44


    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 fill you in.  All yarn and books mentioned in the episode can be found at thewoollythistle.com   Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: info@thewoollythistle.com   Thank you for using #twtmittenkal2019 to highlight your mittens!!  And as always thank you for using #thewoollythistle hashtag to post your purchases and support for The Woolly Thistle.

    The Woolly Thistle Podcast Ep 092

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 34:16


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 33:32


    The Woolly Thistle Ep 090 - Polymonogamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 27:26


    The Woolly Thistle Ep 089 - The Big Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 42:15


    The Woolly Thistle Ep 088

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 36:55


    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 together while we catch our breath.  Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: hello@thewoollythistle.com   Thank you for using #thewoollythistle hashtag on IG to post your purchases and support for The Woolly Thistle.     Local Employment Opportunity for Daily Operations Assistant.  Email me at hello@thewoollythistle.com   All the books!   Foula Snood by Donna Smith   Shetland Wool Week 2018   #AitoShawlKAL started 11/1.  Gentle Plotulopi KAL ending 12/27.  Details found in TWT Ravelry group!   Plotulopi   Laine 4   The Woolly Thistle Colorwork Mitten Kal is coming back in February, save the date!   @Blackbirdandgoose www.nygardsanna   Trondheim Mittens by @Kammeboria   Rauma Gammelserie 2ply   Donna Kay, NH Designer @treeoflifeknitter   Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight   @remembrancespottery Natalie: Brigitte's Garden Socks and Midnight Snow Socks (to be released but find them on her Instagram)     The Woolly Thistle Gift Certificates   Little Grey Sheep is now fully stocked in their Hampshire DK and mini 4ply sets are coming   Lettlopi   @cakeandvikings Diana Walla's (Rav: Paper Tiger  brand new design “Lion, Badger, Eagle, Snake” is knitted using Tuku Fingering.  All colors available now at TWT!   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering     Foula Snood Kits now in stock   West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply    Paper Tiger - Dianna Walla - Youtube video about her Stranded Colorwork Knitting Books Review    Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford's Fenella and Exelana   Jen Steingass @knit.love.wool Brand New design in the works uses Einrum 4ply   Einrum Icelandic yarn   Knits About Winter by Emily Foden will be back in stock soon.  Click to be notified when back!   Kate Davie's Milarrochy Heids will be back in stock soon.  Click to be notified!   All the Rauma all in good supply   Ullcentrum     Marie Wallin's British Breeds is coming!  Wildwood book now on sale!    We will have a limited number of the British Breeds Gift Boxes - coming soon!   The Woolly Thistle Kits

    The Woolly Thistle Ep 087 - Coorie Doon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 42:02


    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 for you to enjoy!   Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: hello@thewoollythistle.com Thank you for using #thewoollythistle hashtag on IG to post your purchases and support for The Woolly Thistle.     Local Employment Opportunity for Operations Manager at TWT.  Email me:  hello@thewoollythistle.com     Show notes:   The Woolly Thistle now let's you create your own Wishlist!   All items in the shop can be added to your own personal wishlist and shared with whomever you choose.  You don't need to have an account to do so.  This is a really effective way to help your significant other's get you what you really want!   All the books!   Foula Snood by Donna Smith   Shetland Wool Week 2018   #AitoShawlKAL started 11/1.  Gentle Plotulopi KAL ending 12/27.  Come join us!  Details found in TWT Ravelry group!   Laine 4   Rosamund Sweater by Marie Wallin, Bloomsbury   Rowan Felted Tweed DK   Ullcentrum   Blacker Jacob   @Blackbirdandgoose   Making Magazine 6 - will be back in stock soon!   Amirisu Fall/Winter - back in stock!   Shetland Wool Week 2018 Annual    Trondheim Mittens by @Kammeboria   Rauma Gammelserie 2ply   Brusca by Retrosaria   Laine 6   Agatha Sock Kit   Fibre Town Podcast with Emily   WYS Holiday Yarn - more is coming! Preorders will open again soon.  Includes FREE sock pattern by @winwickmum   Paper Tiger - Dianna Walla - Youtube videoabout her Stranded Colorwork Knitting Books Review    Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford's Fenella and Exelana   West Highland Way by Kate Davies   Knitsonik and washi tape   Marie Wallin's British Breeds coming!  Wildwood book now on sale!   Corstorphine Sweater by Ysolda   Lettlopi   Einrum Icelandic yarn - Red for the holidays!!!   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering - more is coming!!!   Rauma Strikkegarn - new colors in stock!!   Skeindeer Knits!   Little Grey Sheep Hampshire DK (and fingering weight coming)   Ullcentrum is back in stockwith more colors added   Wisby Mittens by Kammebornia is knitted using Ullcentrum   Knits About Winter by Emily Foden published by Pom Pom - Preorders are sold out but more stock has been ordered.  Click the “notify me” button to receive an email when they go back on sale.   Pom Pom Issue 26(and 27 will be out soon - edited by Norah Gaughn)   Gansey Knitting by Beth Brown Reinsel   Frangipani   Silver Forest Kits by Jenn Steingass in J&S Supreme   Scalloway Tam by Marie Wallin in Jamieson's    Peerie Flooers by Kate Davies Kit   Ola Sweater by Ella Gordon   Fair Isle Kep Kit   Larsdatter Sweater by Kristin Drysdale Kit   Cruden Vest by Ysolda Kit   Agatha Socks kit

    The Woolly Thistle Ep 086 - Paris & Rhinebeck

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 58:03


    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 Aito Shawl Kal in Plotulopi!  There's lots of shop news and my usual general blether! Enjoy.    Stay connected:   Join our newsletter!  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: hello@thewoollythistle.com     Local Opportunity for Operations Manager at TWT.  Email me:  hello@thewoollythistle.com     Show notes:   Parisian yarn tour guide: @paulilen.textile   Paris cooking shop specialists: E. Dehillerin   Parisian yarn shops: La Droguerie , Lil Weasel , Un Maille à l'endroit…, La Bien Aimee   Rhinebeck haul: Tidal Yarn, Wing and a Prayer Farm, Madder Root, Spirit Trail Fiberworks, Fibernymph   Knitsonik and washi tape   Rosamund Sweater by Marie Wallin, Bloomsbury   Rowan Felted Tweed DK     TWT Fall Sweater KAL on Ravelry   #TWTsweaterKAL2018 on Instagram   Winners' and prize information can be found on the KAL thread in Ravelry   #AitoShawlKAL starts 11/1.  Details found in TWT Ravelry group!     Laine 6   Making Magazine 6   Amirisu Fall/Winter   Shetland Wool Week 2018 Annual      The Woolly Thistle - online wishlist!  All items in the shop can be added to your own personal wishlist and shared with whomever you choose.  You don't need to have an account to do so.  This is a really effective way to help your significant other's get you what you really want!     Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford's Fenella and Exelana   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering   Blacker Shetland   Retrosaria Rosa Pomar   Retrosaria Brusca - coming soon!   Einrum from Iceland   Kate Davies' Handywoman   Agatha Sock Sets    Ullcentrum Worsted Weight Yarn   Blacker Classic   Little Grey Sheep - Hampshire DK   Knitting Ganseys   Frangipani    Rauma Yarns   Pom Pom Issue 26, 27 and Knits About Winters   Marie Wallin's Wildwood   Marie Wallin's Shetland   Silver Forest by Jenn Steingass     Scalloway Tam Kit   Peerie Flooers Kit   Ola sweater Kit   Aito shawl Kit   Fair Isle Cap Kit

    The Woolly Thistle Ep 085

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 29:14


    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: hello@thewoollythistle.com   Show notes & links:   TWT Fall Sweater KAL on Ravelry   #TWTsweaterKAL2018 on Instagram   Rosamund Sweater by Marie Wallin, Bloomsbury   Rowan Felted Tweed DK   Rauma Yarns   Laine 6   Ullcentrum Worsted Weight Yarn   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering   Blacker Shetland   Retrosaria Rosa Pomar   Einrum from Iceland   Kate Davies' Handywoman   Agatha Sock Sets - coming soon!   Shetland Wool Week 2018 Annual - coming soon!!   Blacker Classic   Little Grey Sheep - Hampshire DK   Making Magazine   By Hand: Serial   Knitting Ganseys   Frangipani    Pom Pom Issue 26, 27 and Knits About Winters   Marie Wallin's Wildwood - Preorders   Marie Wallin's Shetland   Silver Forest by Jenn Steingass     Scalloway Tam Kit   Peerie Flooers Kit   Ola sweater Kit   Aito shawl Kit   Fair Isle Cap Kit   Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford's Fenella and Exelana                               Shetland Wool Week 2018 Annual - coming soon!!

    The Woolly Thistle Ep 084

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 23:54


    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: hello@thewoollythistle.com   Show notes & links:   TWT Fall Sweater KAL on Ravelry   #TWTsweaterKAL2018 on Instagram   Tidal Yarns   Lovage Sweater by Marie Wallin   Silver Forest by Marie Wallin   Jamieson & Smith 2ply jumper weight    Jamieson & Smith Supreme   Antler Hat by Tin Can Knits (free pattern)     Rosamund Sweater by Marie Wallin, Bloomsbury   Rowan Felted Tweed DK   Rauma Yarns   Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford's Fenella and Exelana   Marie Wallin's Shetland    “Bloomsbury” by Marie Wallin calls for Rowan Felted Tweed DK    Ullcentrum Worsted Weight Yarn   Little Grey Sheep - Hampshire DK   Einrum from Iceland   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering   Laine 6 Preorders   Kate Davies' Handywoman - sold out but more coming - click to receive an email when back in stock   Shetland Wool Week 2018 Annual - coming soon!!     Peerie Flooers Kit   Scalloway Tam Kit   Ola sweater Kit   Aito shawl Kit   Fair Isle Cap Kit

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 38:08


    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 Cast.  Enjoy!   Stay connected:   Instagram Facebook Pinterest Email: hello@thewoollythistle.com   Show notes & links:   TWT Fall Sweater KAL on Ravelry   #TWTsweaterKAL2018 on Instagram   Riddari Sweater   Lettlopi & Plotulopi   Rosamund Sweater by Marie Wallin, Bloomsbury   Rauma Yarns   Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford   Susan Crawford's Fenella and Exelana   Marie Wallin's Shetland    “Bloomsbury” by Marie Wallin calls for Rowan Felted Tweed DK    Ullcentrum Worsted Weight Yarn   Retrosaria - Mondim and Bucos   Little Grey Sheep - Hampshire DK   Einrum from Iceland   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering   John Arbon Textiles - Knit By Numbers DK John Arbon Textiles, Loft Kit   Frangipani   Laine 6 Preorders   Kate Davies' Handywoman - sold out but more coming - click to receive an email when back in stock   Peerie Flooers Kits coming back - click to receive an email when back in stock   Fair Isle Cap Kits coming back - click to receive an email when back in stock  

    NH Knits Ep 082 - Silver Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 41:51


    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 KAL -  I hope you join me for this episode and start planning your own sweater knitting ready to join in the KAL.  Thanks for listening!.   Show notes & links: John Arbon Textiles - Knit By Numbers DK Little Grey Sheep - Hampshire DK   Susan Crawford's Fenella and Exelana   Silver Forest Yoke Sweater by Jennifer Steingass @knit.love.wool   Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme 2003, 2005, 2001, 2009   Calix by Elizabeth Doherty @bluebeestudio  Blacker Lyonesse Balvraid Hap from Blacker Yarns   Birlinn Yarns Peaty Brown 4ply Voe Vest by MJ Mucklestone     TWT Fall Sweater KAL on Ravelry, #TWTsweaterKAL2018 Faithmead of Wales: Teeswater, BFL, Corriedale, Leicester Longwool Louise from Knit British: #naturesshadesalong     Einrum from Iceland   Erika Knight 100 Blue   Tuku Sock and Tuku Fingering   Rauma Yarns   “Bloomsbury” by Marie Wallin calls for Rowan Felted Tweed DK    “Vintage Shetland Project” by Susan Crawford is in it's second's printing coming in the next few weeks.  Click here to be notified when preorders go live.   Laine Issues 1-5 now available Handy Woman by Kate Davies, coming to TWT soon   Kits:   Peerie Flooers by Kate Davies in Jamieson & Smith Ola Sweater Kit by Ella Gordon - sold out, more to come Burra Cowl in Jamieson Spindrift - sold out, more to come Paterson in Susan Crawford's Fenella - cover design on Vintage Shetland Project - kits available Fair Isle Cap Kit in Jamieson & Smith Heritage yarn

    NH Knits Ep 081 - Spring at Squam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 53:38


    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 of course, there's a Woolly Thistle update.  Enjoy!  Shownote links:   The Woolly Thistle   Squamartworkshops.com   West Highland Way by Kate Davies   Color work Playbook by Knitsonik    Breeze by Making Stories     Handy Woman by Kate Davies, coming to TWT soon       Silver Forest Yoke sweater by Jenn Steingass   Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme   Tidal Yarns   Honey Plum by Melody Hoffman @bmandarines     Sweet Lace Pie (pattern not released yet but is coming) by Annie Rowden @byannieclaire     Balvraid Hap by Blacker Yarns   Birlinn Yarns   Calixby Elizabeth Doherty   Blacker Lyonesse     Marie Wallin's new book BLOOMSBURY is available for preorder direct from Marie.  The Woolly Thistle will have it in stock shortly and we're getting lots more Rowan Felted Tweed DK for which the patterns are written.   John Arbon Knit By Numbers DK   Fenella by Susan Crawford Vintage now in stock and Excelana will be in the shop soon.      Tuku Sock 03 Auri for the Lotta Dress in Laine 5   By Hand 6: Blue Ridge Mountains     Amirisu     Peerie Flooers Kit     Burra Cowl Kit     Dishes from Highland Stoneware   Vintage Shetland Project sold out at TWT but there are copies available at your LYS.  More copies coming to TWT soon.  You can read Franklin Habit's review on Mason Dixon website here (who also has several copies for sale).

    NH Knits Ep 080 - Squam Bound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 25:08


    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 sweater by Jenn Steingass   Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme   Tidal Yarns   Balvraid Hap by Blacker Yarns   Birlinn Yarns   Marie Wallin's new book BLOOMSBURY is available for preorder direct from Marie.  The Woolly Thistle will have it in stock shortly and we already have a generous supply of Rowan Felted Tweed DK for which the patterns are written.   John Arbon Knit By Numbers DK   Fenella by Susan Crawford Vintage now in stock and Excelana will be in the shop soon.     Einrum from Iceland   Erika Knight Blue 100   Vintage Shetland Project sold out at TWT but there are copies available at your LYS.  More copies coming to TWT soon.  You can read Franklin Habit's review on Mason Dixon website here (who also has several copies for sale).

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    NH Knits Ep 079 - Quick Natter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018 30:00


    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 Yarns   Riddari   Lettlopi   Humblebee Socks   Blacker Hebridean Mohair blend   Squam Art Fair   John Arbon Textiles   Faithmead   Ullcentrum   West Yorkshire Spinners   Erika Knight   Rauma   The Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford    Fenella by Susan Crawford    Uniform   Making 5: Color

    NH Knits Ep 078 - What's your name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 45:28


    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 Susan Crawford.   @scandiwork   Christiandatter Mittens   @ovisetcetera   @lainemagazine   @camillavad   Magnolia Sweater   Einrum   Tidal Yarns   Riddari   Lettlopi   Humblebee Socks   Blacker Hebridean Mohair blend   NHKMittenKAL2018   @makersmerch   Squam Art Fair   John Arbon Textiles   Faithmead   Ullcentrum   West Yorkshire Spinners   Erika Knight   Rauma   The Vintage Shetland Project by Susan Crawford    Fenella by Susan Crawford    Uniform   Making 5: Color

    NH Knits Ep 077

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 59:16


    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 Thistle as soon as possible. #NHKmittenKAL2016 Christiandatter Mittens @scandiwork @ovisetcetera Riddari Sweater Lettlopi Magnolia Sweater @camillavad Einrum Icelandic yarn Tidal Yarns

    NH Knits Ep 076

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 54:34


    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.  There's also a Woolly Thistle update.  Enjoy!

    NH Knits Ep 075

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 35:18


    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 at EYF when this airs and promises to return with stories for next time.  The chickens visit us at the end of this episode with your Moment of Hen.  Enjoy!

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    NH Knits Ep 074

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018 33:04


    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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2018 30:20


    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 for the NH Knits Mitten KAL that starts 2/28/18.  There's also EYF updates, chatter about the Blackerpodkal as well as The Woolly Thistle shop update.  Enjoy!!   Mentions and Links:   The Woolly Thistle   Edinburgh Yarn Festival   New Hampshire Mitten Kal #nhkmittenkal2018   NHK Rav Group   TWT Rav Group   BlackerPodKAL   Tightly Spun - excellent new podcast   Siri by Linnea Ohman NorseKnits ebook by Kristin Drysdale @scandiwork   Tidal Yarns   Riddari by Veddis Jonsdottir   Lettlopi Yarn   Rauma Finullgarn now in stock and expecting but update in the next couple of weeks   @knit.love.wool - Jen Steingass   Laine 4 - Preorders   Stockbridge Cardigan by Ysolda   Tukuwool   @p4chen – Patricia Selbu mitten blockers   Melody Hoffman @bmandarines   Plotulopi   Blacker Samite   Blacker St Kilda   Blacker Mohair   The Knitting Goddess - big new update coming soon   Black Elephant - coming soon   Regia 6ply   Rowan Mohair Silk   This Thing of Paper by Karie Westermann   Shetland by Marie Wallin   Tuck Stitches by Nancy Marchant

    NH Knits Ep 072 – Purling Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 43:19


    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 well as news about the upcoming NH Knits Colorwork Mitten Kal (#nhkmittenkal2018).   Lots of shop news too.  Enjoy!   Mentions and links: Queen of Purls Birlinn Yarn Brunswick Beanie by Sue Grandfield NorseKnits ebook by Kristin Drysdale @scandiwork West Yorkshire Spinners (WYS) Aire Valley DK Siri by Linnea Ohman Blacker Brushwork Tidal Yarns Jamieson & Smith 2ply @knit.love.wool - Jen Steingass New Hampshire Mitten Kal #nhkmittenkal2018 @p4chen – Patricia Selbu mitten blockers Rauma Finullgarn from Norway coming soon! Blacker Yarns Stockbridge Cardigan by Ysolda   Tukuwool   The Knitting Goddess   Isle Yarns   Regia 6ply   Laine 4 - Preorders   Helen Stewart @curioushandmade Melody @bmandarines Libby @ Trulymyrtlephotos   Shetland Wool Week 2017 Annual   Shetland by Marie Wallin

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    NH Knits Ep 071

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2018 28:41


    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 planning for “NHKmittenKAL2018” so listen in and enjoy!

    NH Knits Ep 070 - knitting natter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2017 45:00


    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 soon be launching yarn from The Knitting Goddess!

    NH Knits Ep 068 - A Bit O'Shetland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2017 60:20


    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 Peace, and a Woolly Thistle update.  Enjoy!   Project Peace: www.thehealthyknitter.com The book referenced by Oliver Henry: In Search of the World's Finest Wools:https://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9781770858473?bookbin=14264392515&gclid=CjwKCAjw64bPBRApEiwAJhG-fgVfyjrC_711qYbHG0DR7sawhkbgkt0DEp66G2ocX-PfkftW6M0EBhoC4v0QAvD_BwE For more episodes and to visit the shop: www.thewoollythistle.com    

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2017 52:16


    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 devine yarn from their fleeces.  Come listen to what life is like on the Outer Hebrideas! Thanks for listening!

    NH Knits Ep 066 - Welcome Back & Anne Sinclair interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 61:31


    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 we chat about life on the island and it's textile history.   Links to topics discussed: The Fair Isle Fisherman's Kep page on Facebook Tommy's blog   Thanks for listening! Claire

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    NH Knits Ep 065 - Hello Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 52:08


    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 prizes including @sarapomegranate @bostonjen @arabianknits @craftbuzz and The Woolly Thistle.  There's a coop cast and piggies and of course a Woolly Thistle update.  Thanks for listening!

    NH Knits Ep 064 - Catalog of Folly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2017 48:55


    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 I talk about my one Finished Object and several WIPS.  There's a coop cast update, a prize announcement for reaching 1000 members on Ravelry (yay!) and of course a Woolly Thistle update.  Thanks to lochnessknitfest.com for sponsoring this episode of NH Knits. Enjoy!

    NH Knits Ep 063 - Goodbye Tom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 32:35


    Hello and welcome to another episode of NH Knits! This episode includes quick details about NH Sheep & Wool festival this weekend, What's On and Off The Needles, #rustyKAL news, an emotional Coop Cast as well as The Woolly Thistle update!  Enjoy! 

    NH Knits Ep 062 - NH Sheep and Wool coming soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 53:03


    Hello friends, this week the podcast is full of information about NH Sheep & Wool and the podcaster meet up.  Also there's a lot of chat about what's on the needles, not so much about what's off the needles.  There's a tense Coop Cast and a visit to the Piggly Wigglies.  There's lots more blether besides.  Time to put the kettle on and get your project du jour, put your feet up and visit with me.  Enjoy!

    NH Knits Ep 061 - #nhkmittenkal2017 winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2017 46:47


    Lots of blether about what's on the needles, including the Rusty cardigan and my latest shenanigans with that.  We announce all the winners of the #nhkmittenkal2017 of which there are many.  Thanks to those generous folks who donated prizes!  At long last we visit the coop in the Coop Cast and of course there's The Woolly Thistle's shop update.  Thanks for listening! Claire

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