Shopcast Special Episode

[@Bluebird417]

I very much enjoyed this interview with Marie Wallin-- what a fabulous lady!

[@ssharpe9869]

How delightful to meet Marie Wallin and hear all of the in and outs of pattern and colorwork design.y favorite was your comments about woolly sheep smells in the yarn. Thanks to both of you Corinne.

[@Craftyaliciajoy]

What a totally fantastic special shopcast update. Marie has such an interesting background and is so talented. The interview was lovely and it was a treat to see the samples and hear her thoughts on them. Thank you!

[@rehrerrobin6025]

What an amazing designer Marie is? Wishing her continued good health!

[@elaineenstone6834]

Delightful episode Corrine. Thank you.🇬🇧

[@wevrldy]

Wonderful interview! She shared some excellent insights when it comes to modifying colors. Thank you for this!

[@alenemazzuca5118]

this is the first time I have heard her interviewed, enjoyed her process

[@sherylkrohne3683]

Thanks to both of you for your time and this interview. It was really interesting and inspirational. It adds so much to the knitting to know all about how it came together. Thanks!

[@katherinegreenfield838]

This is wonderful. Thanks for the treat.

[@rnchimilar]

Lovely fascinating interview I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@karenh9337]

Corinne, that was a fabulous interview! Great job! I loved seeing the patterns knit up w/ Marie's British Breed Yarn. I'd love to knit them all!

[@barbaraangier9967]

Wonderful interview. I really enjoyed hearing about the development of her British Breed yarns. Off to order the book now!!

[@geoshell2]

Great Interview! Love the yarn and all her beautiful designs

[@fanincalifornia1192]

Thanks for the great interview!! So interesting to hear about the background and thought process of the various designers!!!

[@helennorris1888]

The Marie Wallin interview was very interesting.

[@kimwrye9068]

Thanks for another great interview. So talented!

[@valeriedeangelis4970]

Such an interesting interview. You asked great questions Corrine. Really enjoyed hearing about her design process and color theory.

[@drea3556]

So loved hearing her back drop. She has such an eye for colors. Congrats 👏 on her new book.

[@catherinebuttrick5678]

Great interview! Thank you!

[@susiehanna8617]

Really enjoyed this interview, I learned so much. Thank you.

[@BigCrafterTX]

Thank you for giving this to us.

[@julieknitsandspins]

You continue to open up the whole WORLD of knitting! Such a wonderful candid treat. Thank you.

[@TheWoollyThistle]

Thank you so much! It's a lovely world isn't it!

[@kristendonovan5861]

Thanks for all of your interviews, especially this one! I'm new to sweater knitting and I'm just learning about all of the wonderful designers and designs out there.

[@pagryzinski4632]

Just fantastic!

[@sueyarborough663]

Fabulous ! My only problem is I can't decide what I would like to knit first. Marie's designs are always so inspiring.

[@bonniek.markham1148]

This interview was so packed with interesting information! I learned about subbing colors (that I shouldn’t be so casual about swapping colors). Thank you for another great interview.

[@Leigh1131]

Thank you so much for this interview. Really inspiring. I’m nervous about knitting a MW design, but I’m encouraged by you both. Thank you.

[@LottaSocks]

Wonderful! Enjoyed learning about Marie's background and evolution into Knitwear Design. I'm amazed how beautiful her colorwork is. So many gorgeous colors in each piece. The talent, passion and work involved to create these pieces - Amazing! Knitting one of Marie's patterns is one of my ultimate goals. Thank you Marie and Corinne for such a lovely and informative interview!

[@ellenhenrie4826]

Very enjoyable and informative! And btw, Corinne, you too have a great eye for color.

[@colleen2503]

A wonderful interview! What a treat to “meet” Marie. Great job, Corinne. 🧶

[@robertacaruthers7568]

What a lovely person. I truly can appreciate her designs even more than I do. Thank you for sharing.

[@audreyabbott7806]

Oh my, another designer and more wool to cause me to fall head over heels in love.

[@lauriekimmelstiel2976]

Thank you so much for this interview. I didnt want it to end. You've expanded my knitting repertoire and continuously open my eyes to so many beautiful designs and ideas..

[@suecallahan9973]

Enjoyed the interview with Marie Wallin very much - she had so many interesting stories and insight into her design process and background. Thanks for hosting it!

[@barbaravanbuskirk707]

A million thanks for this extra special interview with Marie Wallin! I, too, am a huge fan of Marie's books, designs, colourwork and British Breeds yarn which I've just started using. The rapport between Corinne and Marie is wonderful. I finished knitting the ribbing for Marie's Rowan Cowl (Wildwood) while watching this interview. I'm looking forward to TWW receiving and restocking British Breeds' Dark Apple and Russet so I have all the colors I need to knit this project. Naturally, I have several knitting projects going at any one time so am never at a standstill. Thank you so much for this interview! Marie Wallin is a lovely person and, for me, one of the brightest stars in our hand knitting firmament.

[@barbaravanbuskirk707]

What timing! Just received the email with notification of British Breeds colors received and restocked, and I've ordered Dark Apple and Russet. What perfect timing. Thank you!

[@nancyhughes386]

Great interview!

[@carolynworley1839]

Every time I open my British Breeds Gift Box I get a whiff of that wonderful sheepy fragrance too!

[@juliehertel21]

Loved this podcast - thank you for having Marie on. She I fascinating, and I jumped right on and pre-ordered her book from you. So exciting!

[@lindamac314]

That interview was fascinating! Thank you 😊 And I just love everything about your shop!

[@susansmith3264]

Great podcast! I loved hearing about Marie’s design process! Cherish looks like it will be amazing!

[@andrearib6935]

Loved to hear her story. Funny that she mentioned trying to switch out pink because that is just the color that I wanted to take out of my Mulberry Wrap. Guess I won't be trying to do that. Thank you for this.

[@lauriekimmelstiel2976]

I was thinking the same but I'll now stick with the design as it is.

[@TheWoollyThistle]

I'm sure Marie would still want you to try if that's what you want to do - you can always revert or try another combo if it doesn't work, and it might work very well!! - and remember, it must please YOU!

[@ludouglas1]

I just LOVE the opening music!! It’s so fun and gets me jiggling in my seat! :-) I sometimes have to get up and dance!! .

[@wendys8593]

I am so motivated to keep on creating after hearing Marie's history and the care and skill that goes into British Breeds. I enjoyed every detail and happy to learn about yarn being steamed to increase the loft. Thank you for a great interview.

[@bonnieglass9331]

Marie is charming & I loved how candid she was…such a talented treasure. Claire, you did a great interview! 💕

[@catrionawoodrow4562]

That was most enjoyable - thank you! An expert talking about her field of passion is always a winner!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Thanks for presenting the whole book !

[@carolgarner5971]

I have been binging your shows while home sick you ladies are so much fun to watch. I am a knitter and spinner. I want your vanilla sweater pattern just need to find the download again. Great job.

[@barbarawood3209]

What a great interview with Marie! She is so down to earth and comfortable with her talent of balancing colors. Her designs are gorgeous! Thanks for bringing her to us.

[@nicolastevenson4558]

Love the sheepy smell of the British Breeds yarn too. I’ve said it before, one life isn’t enough to knit even a fraction of all these wonderful designs that I would like to try.

[@donnaglaess137]

Wonderful episode. I really enjoyed it. I haven’t been brave enough to try one of Marie’s designs, but someday, I hope.

[@nancymorgan5505]

That was excellent and so interesting. I would love to know a little about her model in all her books.

[@suzannewerneke5569]

Absolutely wonderful interview. Marie seems so down to earth and passionate about her craft!! And I too am a yarn sniffer👍🏻👍🏻

[@BettySusanne]

This was amazing! Thank you so much. I have always wanted to knit one of her designs but wanted to change a colour and was afraid of ruining it. I think I will give it a go for 2022!

[@thoughtsofawindowgirl2112]

I totally love Marie’s designs. I have her first Fair Isle blanket kit. I’m awaiting her next one to come out this year. I hope you guys stock it. If you do I so want one. Her history was so interesting. It was a gift to all of us that she got into design school! I’m lovin seeing her British Breeds collection. Is there any of the first offering still available please?

[@margaret8068]

I absolutely love your podcast Maria interview was the icing on the cake today her patterns are absolutely gorgeous Thank you so much for sharing I would love to knit one of her pullovers in her yarn I think that is my next project thank you again for sharing your new friend Maggie Magoo 💞

[@cakanemovies]

This was lovely and so enjoyable. I have so many yarns, both yarn boxes and a few kits from Marie. I just pre-ordered the Dana kit an Cherish book, such pretty colors. 💜💜💜

[@jennifersmall8696]

I really enjoyed the interview and have pre- ordered the book and a kit

[@maryannmeza7179]

Loved the Marie Wallin interview! I miss your chickens!! Do you still have them? Please tell us about them.

[@TheWoollyThistle]

Yes we do!! We're down to 6 for now and they are still free ranging most of the time. I will include some video soon just for those old timers who remember them ;)

[@lillylane8832]

Thank you so much for introducing me to Marie Wallin. As a new knitter, I am so inspired by her designs and color choices. Knitting my first Vanilla Sweater has me wanting more of the woolly yarn! What would be a good first choice in a Marie Wallin design for a new knitter? Thanks!

[@TheWoollyThistle]

That's so wonderful! As you've now knitted a sweater, a good first colorwork project might be a colorwork yoked sweater so look at Dana from her new collection, or Bressay from her book, Shetland. If you want to start with something smaller I'd consider her hats (we have a couple of kits in the shop, Mistletoe and Walnut).

[@elizabethcamillo7641]

A wonderful podcast. Marie is a huge source of knitting knowledge. Can you please tell me what is the pattern on the dressmaker form with the blue tshirt?

[@TheWoollyThistle]

Hello! Sorry for the delay in answering but that is the Star Cardi design by Donna Kay. We do have kits for that in the shop if you're interested! thewoollythistle.com/products/star-cardi-by-donna-kay-in-jamieson-smith-2ply-jumper-weight?_pos=1&_psq=star+cardi&_ss=e&_v=1.0

[@jolager]

That was fun to watch. I was thinking about converting flat pieces to the round and I was wondering if you could separate the body pieces with a purl faux seam instead of steeking and sewing as Maggie is doing on her sweater sleeves.

[@TheWoollyThistle]

I think you could definitely try it that way instead of steeking and sewing. It's probably how I would approach it, although I'm sure it would be an adventure for me! If you try it be sure to share your process and let us know how it goes!

[@marilyn3919]

Corinne, what pattern are you wearing??? It’s gorgeous!!

[@TheWoollyThistle]

Lovage by Marie Wallin

[@marilyn3919]

@@TheWoollyThistle It’s been in my Queue since 2018!

[@michellec3808]

I would very much like to make one of her sweaters however I am intimidated as I have not changed colors on the purl side. Do her patterns require that skill?

[@deniseengel1451]

❤️

[@susanlagassa9535]

Such a wonderful interview! I love learning how Marie got started, what a journey. Great job, Cherish looks amazing!