I was so happy to hear you mention Brown Sheep Company. Nature Spun is my go to yarn, and I favor it over most all other yarns. I also enjoy working with their Cotton Fleece yarn and currently have several projects planned for some that I have recently ordered. Some years back I owned a small yarn and fiber shop and Brown Sheep yarns were my highlighted yarns. Nature Spun is what I would use most when teaching, especially beginner knitting and crochet classes. I have been using this company’s yarns for over ten years now and the excellent quality of their product and customer service has remained constant. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and other family members and some of their employees at a fiber conference, and they are simply the nicest people that you could imagine.

Books: I like books for reference rather than patterns. The essentials of Knitting, Norah Gaughan's Cable book, Knitting Ganseys, Clara Parks books: the Knitter's Book of..., Ann Budd's books sweaters, hats, mittens; I have 2 fair isle sweater books, but haven't made any because the colors are not available; they are still gorgeous. Magazine subscription: Long Thread Media has Farm Knits (?).

Thanks for all that work!

Thanks for the ideas. I stopped thr show and bought myself a lumos light!

Anyone else having trouble with the show notes not scrolling?

A really wonderful episode - thank you Anne and Helen.

Lol… first it was owls(decades) then pigs and lost 4 decades “ mermaids” 😆😄 and so grateful for the thoughtfulness. Gift idea.. teach knitting in your name.

I’m so happy hearing your voice again. Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello Anne The link to the transportation survey doesn’t seem to be working? I was at SWW and would be pleased to do the survey.

Born and raised in Cleveland I especially enjoyed this episode.

Fabulous episode- I didn't know much about Patty Lyon's before listening to this - so thanks Anne.

I couldn't find a band called "Humans Win" that had a song called "Marie" after hearing the name in apple podcasts. It's not "Human's Win" it is Julia Christi Ann! hahaha Thank you for adding that to the youtube video notes.

What a treat!! Loved hearing your interview with Patty Lyons.❤

This was fascinating. Thank you. So nice to share World Wide Knit in Public with you and Abby. Best wishes.

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Brilliant episode Anne. I have often felt guilty about owning yarn with nylon in it. I have now resolved to use it thanks to you. It's already been made and I purchased it. It's good quality so I'll make some nice things with it. It will of course ultimately end up in landfill whether I use it or not - so I'm going to steam ahead and knit with it. Thanks my lovely friend. 💛

Excellent. Thank you. The only yarns I have with nylon is what I knit for socks. I really appreciate certain companies going out of their way to provide other choices that superwash merino + nylon.

What is the name of the yarn that is the outer coat of icelandic sheep for socks?

Anne, thank you so much for making this episode. I have also been puzzled and dismayed by influencers who create an environment where it is difficult to speak honestly about the problems with synthetic fibers. I do feel cheered by the increasing numbers of knitters who cherish nonsuperwash yarn options. Your episode is a great resource for increasing those numbers, so thanks again!

I ❤ you more with each podcast. Education informs and as a lifelong educator/librarian - if it doesn’t at some point challenge your worldview or core beliefs, you’re not really learning!

Thank you so much for all of this valuable information. I have very little acrylic yarn, I will use this up on craft projects that don’t involve anything “wearable”, and not purchase any more. I started knitting again a year ago after 30 year break. Acrylic was all I knew then, now I am all about “wooley-wool” 😊

What an informative episode! Thank you for your diligence in flushing out these hidden facts. I also learned a new word... numpty! I have never heard it before, i hope it is spelled right, and i will start using it!

I remember seeing an interview on KZbin of the author of the book with the first reference. She says she made up the use of the word for Fair Isle knitting. I’ll let you know if I find it.

I so enjoyed this episode. It was fascinating. Was drinking my tea and knitting while listening. Reached down and picked up my copy of Elizabeth Zimmerman, Knitting , Without Tears , 1971 . She explains how to cut for arm holes, but does not use the steek word. Amazing how you can do research on the internet. I bought the book years ago. Thanks for all your hard work.🤗

You inspire me! Thank you so much for all you do for your listeners, all your research, knowledge and experience is such a gift. I’m thankful, too, that you stand firm against the nasty crazies out there. You are appreciated.

Grrr - life is definitely too short for nasty and I love you tied it to your academic studies (as my librarian/teacher soul) - definitely - keep the humility and kindness in our tone and comments. Your generosity and sharing of yourself deserves better and as you mentioned on your Countdown with Jana - “Don’t YUCK on someone’s YUMM” - and I take that generally as just do NOT YUCK on someone else… // YES the Madman book and the OED history - falling down the rabbit holes are what I tell my students are the best part about research and learning. ❤

Who else is knitting Sharon Millers pattern while listening? 😍

I’m listening to your series from the beginning. Another version of knitting history. I learned about you from your Shetland interviews on KZbin. We are joining a tour to Shetland this summer.

LOVE your episodes - knit and fiber chat AND music? ❤

Strawberry Daquiri - has real vibes of 'Waterloo Sunset' by The Kinks. - I'm reliably informed (Wikipedia) that this track was released on 5 May 1967 so you were bang on with your guess on the date for the vibe. Now looking up Garthenor yarn....

Really frustrated…your instagram link to “booster” (patreon, I guess) doesn’t work. Any ideas? Would love to support your work but to no avail. 1:58

I don’t know that it was Shetland in any way, but I’ve knit The Advent scarf lace patterns and I was absolutely amazed that so many different patterns of lace exist. It’s Infiniti. I adore the Shetland pieces I see, I want to knit some. I adore these pieces. I have one book and have ordered two from uk. I will save this very informational video for future reference. I’d love a KAL. I have joined two on Ravelry groups and adore the support and having others give insights & hints along the way. All of us knitting together across the globe.

Thank you for this podcast. I really enjoyed listening to your conversation while knitting Da Skelberry shawl. Happy knitting ❤

I am very proud of my big sister, who was able to turn her talent into a profession! With love, Wiebke

What a gorgeous conversation to sit and listen to while I knit. Solveigh- you are an amazing person, inspirational in the way you have followed your path and found a new way after your loss. Anne - thank you for introducing us to Solveigh and to Iolair Yarn. I’m off to order my copy of issue 3 of the Journal of Scottish Yarns and to knit the gorgeous Sea Pink Top 💕

This was so helpful!! My dissertation project covers Shetland lace knitting and you did such an amazing job laying out the history and everything!

Do you have any episodes on Portuguese style knitting?

I always hear such great things about this shop. Someday I will get there.

Great podcast. As I live about an hour away from West Kilbride I must pay a visit to Angie in her studio. Thank you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It’s so nice to hear the background stories. Great podcast, thanks Anne 😊

Amazing women thank you for bringing them to me 💓

Anne - you are wonderful! Thank you for so eloquently sharing your life and knitting story, especially this most recent chapter of change. Your explanation of what to share (and what NOT to share) with others - especially in social media- makes so much sense! It’s wisdom is profound. For my own reasons I’ve not been listening in recent months and I’m so glad I turned in tonight. Cheers. PS - I’m super excited to explore Queen City Yarns!

Perfection. We called it Booby Trap!!

Looking for the destash podcasts!!❤ help haha😅

I do so enjoy the listening so I can knit also. You have caused me to look deeper into yarns. What they do, how they are constructed, etc. And the true hobby or crafting of knitting. Thank you for helping me on my way of learning.

Congrats on episode 100! I only found you a couple of months ago and have been eagerly playing past episodes in order (yes, i am a Virgo). I started the master knitting program back in the early 90s, restarted a couple more times, then abandoned it in late 90s when i went back to school at an advanced age! I have totally enjoyed your thoughts on the program when you started, but it does sound a bit tougher now.... i remember questions but not essays in Level one! Have a great break, i will be looking forward to future episodes!

Congratulations on episode 100.

Thanks for such an informative podcast. I learned so much about acrylic - especially it is not fire retardant.

Very interesting episode

Thank you, it was great to hear from Elizabeth again! Such a great topic and I hope to catch her upcoming talks. Would love to take her Mini Hap class if I can work it with the schedule. My dream goal is to someday make it to SWW to meet some of these fantastic people working to preserve Shetland knitting and traditions. I could spend the entire week just listening to local folks talking and relaying stories and never for one minute tire of it! You’ve inspired a love of Shetland in me Anne! I’ll call and remind you for your 100th! 😊