Shopcast

[@tiateri541]

The Donagal blankets are beautiful!

[@deborahstephenson9490]

Missed you guys yesterday but catching up today. Wonderful episode as always.

[@jandkcon]

Great podcast as usual, love Kaitlin’s analysis of the many Marie Wallin colors included in the new tam!🧶💕

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Thank you!!

[@Julie-rk6sp]

I love your sponsorship of Heifer . A flock of sheep is perfect! Maybe when checking out have the option to give X to Heifer. Next year even a bigger flock.

[@leebrice4010]

Wonderful episode, I love both of your sweaters, absolutely gorgeous, and Maggie's British Robins by Charlotte Stone. I'm knitting her Herding Cats socks now, and I have her first book with so many beautiful patterns. I've also become a fan of Doodle Knits, and just purchased that book as well. It's great fun and all kinds of motifs along with base patterns for hats, socks, mittens, could and scarves. I'm also working my way through Summer Lee's book, The Sock Project, so many patterns so little time.

[@aarenheller4968]

Thank you for another wonderful podcast!

[@TheWoollyThistle]

You're most welcome! Thanks for listening!

[@carolynworley1839]

What a nice time I had knitting while I watched your shopcast. I was impressed with Caitlin’s Marie Wallin hat. I have all of Marie’s 4ply colors, but have not used them much yet. Caitlin has inspired me to get them all out to knit one of Marie’s patterns.

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Thanks Carolyn!

[@katebollinger8815]

Mmmm, I watched snuggled under my Mediterranean Donegal blanket and knitting on a Calliope sweater as a gift with my cone of J&S FC 15 and some mohair. Great episode as per usual, I love seeing all the woolly inspiration!

[@TheWoollyThistle]

This sounds lovely!

[@bekahfisher3614]

So excited to see you sponsoring Heifer International! They are a worthy cause with fantastic ethics and I love what they do. Sending sheep from TWT is just brilliant!

[@saramartin3665]

Wow what an inspiring episode all around and Renee is really an amazing knitter! Thank You. I LOVE my new Mediterranean Sea Donegal Blanket, my Christmas gift to me!

[@TheWoollyThistle]

Wonderful! Yes, we hope you enjoy it.

[@witatter1]

So much temptation! I love the Donegal blankets but it’s hard to choose one color way. I’m recovering from major knee surgery and i can’t think of a better way to do it besides watching the shop cast and knitting on my socks. Thank you for the lovely episode!

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Best wishes on your recovery!

[@TheWoollyThistle]

Thanks for watching and we’re so glad you’re on the mend!

[@jillbennett8334]

My first time watching your podcast. I love non-superwash wools and they can be difficult to find from smallish producers or overseas suppliers. I'm glad to know you have so many and it is fun to see you show things on the podcast!

[@TheWoollyThistle]

Wonderful! We're glad you're here!

[@lindarockwellwarner4457]

I can't wait to come visit your shop! I'm only in Central Maine but, gosh, life is busy!!!

[@ellanabessen2661]

I’m loving my studio donegal blanket. It keeps my lap warm and my dog seems to love to get curled up in it too. The nana ducks are very cute I might have to give one a try. They are adorable.

[@TheWoollyThistle]

So glad it is keeping you both warm and toasty!

[@ecarlson991]

Love your Paul Klee sweater 😊

[@lindab7606]

I love the donate the tote bag idea. That's fantastic, but I do enjoy my tote bag because I never seem to have enough project bags and so the tote becomes the project bag for the kit. Thank you so much.

[@TheWoollyThistle]

So glad to hear! That's why we love giving the project bags out!

[@lindsaymatthews5587]

A great shopcast again this week. LOVE the English Robins. I miss them. May just have to make this my next knit.

[@cwolfpack3]

It's a joy to begin my Friday with a hot cup of coffee, my knitting in hand, and the shopcast from Woolly Thistle ... thank you so much for being a part of my routine and bringing the enthusiasm each week. Much love from frosty central Pennsylvania!

[@mariajerinic5081]

Corinne, I love the colors in your Agnes cardigan. I am working on gift socks with Wooly Thistle's Rauma Vandre in the mossy green and rose! I hope to finish those soon, so I can finish my holiday WYS socks for me!

[@viviankeh441]

Another wonderful shopcast. Ooh new sock yarns are gorgeous and I hope I am in the mood to splurge on them when they go in the shop. You all made me into a sock knitter this fall - yayyyyy I never thought it would happen!

[@TheWoollyThistle]

So glad we could help you embrace the world of sock knitting!

[@catherinebuttrick5678]

Thank you for supporting Heifer International! It is a wonderful charity. My church is beginning its annual drive to buy goats. We do it every year. I always look forward to your podcasts, and of course, Woolley wool is the best, and all knitting is good knitting!

[@susancrandall5993]

Love your shopcasts. 😊 You are correct in describing the TWT Facebook and Ravelry groups as helpful, and supportive. The moderators in the Ravelry group are wonderful! They encourage members, answer questions, and acknowledge FOs.

[@Earthmama1968]

Thanks for a lovely episode. Great for watching on a cold and dreary day while doing some knitting.. Quote of the day, "If you're knitting Nana Duck, take a close look at her butt." 🦆🤣When we lived in the U.K. I fell hard for British Robins, they are truly adorable birds. I got to meet Kristin Wiola and her daughter who is her business partner, at her new shop in Oslo Norway and I'm excited to knit the Agnes sweater too. I teased her about combining so many yarns in her patterns, she told me she does that to get exactly the colors she wants. We talked about your sweater, Corinne, when I was there too. She's so lovely. I bought her book in Norwegian so she could sign it even though I already had the ebook in English.

[@TheWoollyThistle]

Thank you! Love the info on the designer!

[@kgjelinek]

The TWT Black Friday elves were definitely busy - I have a box arriving soon with two items mentioned today - Tuku fingering and The Sock Project! I learned to knit while living in Finland as a high school exchange student so I’m always excited to use Finnish wool!

[@SF77yswdNM]

such a fine shop cast. Very energetic. Everyone is so prolific. I really find the comments about each wooly wool used very helpful. The projects are inspiring. By the way you have done an amazing job getting my order our so quickly. Thank you for all of your efforts

[@TheWoollyThistle]

We’re so glad you enjoyed the shopcast! And so happy to hear you received your order so quickly!

[@deborarich2040]

Enjoy your channel thank you!

[@TheWoollyThistle]

Glad you're here with us!

[@deborahwright2337]

Thank you for another wonderful , inspirational episode! Woolly wool is definitely the answer to all life’s pickles (as I sit here knitting mittens in Wooldreamers Mota , new to me . Delicious!) . Love Maggie”s socks!! Caitlin, Renee, Kim’s yoga, what a treat…

[@FroggingNinja]

Knitter's math: subtraction by addition, lol. You guys crack me up: Maggie's need to buy yarn to use up her stash 😂 I really enjoyed Caitlin's segment. Looking forward to her deep dive into the number of hats possible out of that Marie Wallin kit. As always, many thanks to the TWT staff for all that you do. We knitters gathered here each week around these shopcasts are so grateful for all your hard work!

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Thank you!!

[@MarieAhlen]

You know what, you’re my special boost of positivity and healing colours. I always feel relaxed and infused with colour therapy thanks to all great yarns you show, and my creativity is renewed after an episode of your great shopcast. Thank you very much 🙏✨❤️

[@Mrs.Johnson-x7s]

Thank you for another shopcast. It looks like a cozy and warm and wonderful place to be, in your shop!

[@beaudoin1987]

I am so happy I found the Shop Cast. Loved this episode. Renee’s knits weee amazing. I recently placed two orders and the shipping was speedy. Thanks for your commitment to the best customer service. Keep up the amazing work.

[@hellosunshine71]

Thank you so much!

[@noellenelson3007]

Thanks for keeping company as I sit on the couch recovering from foot surgery!!

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Best wishes as you heal!

[@valeriecalderon2993]

I really liked Renee's segment. Kindness just emanates from her!

[@hellosunshine71]

Thank you!

[@aeastman59]

I really love Renees segments, she has a nice voice and explains her knitting so well and I have the same taste as her in knitting patterns... in fact she sold me on the Peace Fleece Naima, I am going to have to do that one...thank you C + M!

[@hellosunshine71]

Yay, twins! You'll have to show us your sweater when it's done. Thank you for your kind words.

[@wendyrobards9089]

Another wonderful morning with the Woolly Thistle Shopcast! Renee is so inspiring with all those FOs ❤️

[@hellosunshine71]

Thank you!

[@valeriea.gladstone6440]

The Klee has been #10 in my que…moving it up! thanks for the great episode.

[@janmachusak5328]

Can I just tell you how delightful it is to talk woolly wools with that beautiful rainbow of color behind you both🤩 Gorgeous! Your shopcast is a bright spot in my day! Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@barbaravanbuskirk707]

When Corinne and Maggie had their Nana Ducks, beak to beak, quick kiss, I actually giggled out loud! So sweet! Also I loves Caitlin's segment about Marie Wallin's Howick Tam in the British Breeds Aran. I knit the Howick Tam in April 2024 over the course of two days and, as always, absolutely love this pattern. Caitlin's swatch in which she's switching out the light colors for the dark colors also is beautiful. I'm looking forward to learning the exact colors Caitlin is using in her second Howick Tam because I also have leftover yarn and will definitely knit up a second version. Thank you SO much!

[@elissarn8529]

This is the best way to get updates regarding what's new in the shop! I love that Caitlin and others show the inside of any colorwork, or any mistakes they made and how to fix them - makes me feel I'm not alone and gives me encouragement to try things out of my comfort zone! I even get ideas looking at their shelves - that glass jar Caitlin has with bits of leftovers is a great idea! And is actually pretty!

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Thanks so much!!

[@PaulineCoady-dd9hz]

I am going to search you out and stop on my way south

[@sunnyw4148]

I love hearing about all your projects and the special woolly wools.

[@realyarnspinner7201]

Thank you, Caitlin for the thoughtful discussion about colorwork improv.❤

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

You’re so welcome!!

[@robertacaruthers7568]

So many pretty things, both raw material and finished objects. Stay well!

[@MaggieAF93]

So nice to start my Friday under my Donegal blanket (so cozy!) with a cup of tea and knitting on my very first pair of socks! Caitlin's segment was so helpful as always. I'm planning my 2025 knitting and I really want to become more confident experimenting with color, so I'll be bookmarking her segment as I get started!

[@FroggingNinja]

Renee: you are amazing. You are smashing it with all your FOs!

[@hellosunshine71]

Thank you so much. :)

[@giantslug5427]

The ducks kissing was too cute. I just ordered some Peace Fleece from TWT for a pigeon inspired sweater! I can't wait to start. Thanks for the shopcast.

[@nicoleeast3796]

Loved the shopcast. Nice to see what’s new in the shop. I wondered if one of the monthly contributors might spend a few minutes on an upcoming show, explaining a little bit how to interact in the Ravelry group? It seems a bit less user friendly compared to the Facebook group. I would like to participate more but was a bit confused when I looked in the group.

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Great idea, we’ll try to include Ravelry group tips soon!

[@bigblackdogfiberarts]

Heifer International is a charity near and dear to my heart. I love that you are going to be supporting them this way. You are “good people.”

[@TheWoollyThistle]

Thank you very much!

[@paiges1262]

Oh, those blankets are so gorgeous. I don’t know how anyone ever chooses one. No wonder people are buying multiples.

[@Nic-v8g]

Always happy for Fridays to spend a little time with you lovely ladies! Glad everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and Corinne’s duck is really coming along ☺️ love love love Caitlin’s tam and her ability to switch the colors so professionally to make another with what seems like ease! Thank you as always for all of the inspiration- socks are being case on - WIPS are on their way to finally stage- happy holidays to all

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Thank you!!

[@linnealoves80]

Thanks for the episode! So fun to watch and knit with you ladies!

[@Bobbie-qd8xk]

You've become the highlight of my Friday! Thank you, Love the duck.

[@neelieknits382]

Thank you as usual for bringing a great shopcast to us. Love the tips for staying healthy in the cold weather.

[@mewright00]

The Woolly Thistle! A destination yarn store 😁

[@katharinejackson9507]

I've missed the last few episodes, so good to be able to watch again! Happy!

[@deniseengel1451]

Thanks Corrine and Maggie for another great Shopcast. I really liked Caitlin’s segment and her ideas for kit leftovers. The swatch is very pretty.

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Thanks Denise!

[@judyperodeau4945]

Thanks you guys for your wonderful show and I’m inspired to make some color work socks 😃👏🏼

[@fibernating]

Fridays are always better with The Woolly Thistle shopcast. To brighten this unusually cold late autumn 🍂 you are a delight. Happy holidays.

[@SharonShain]

I agree 💯! Knitters are wizards! Crocheters too! 😊❤

[@Nicole-pg3mr]

Lovely shopcast!

[@tinasimpson1168]

Excited to dive into your videos for the first time. Beautiful projects and yarn ❤.

[@korhay21]

Another great episode! Thanks

[@doloresbeebe4708]

Love to watch the shop cast on a chilly December morning. You keep me warm!

[@pauladailey530]

As usual ladies a wonderful episode! Look forward to every Friday ❤ wish I could buy all the things!!!

[@joycerasmussen179]

Hello Corrine and Maggie I just love watching you guys while I knit. It’s my time to relax and regroup. You both make the knitting so much more enjoyable as the time flies by and so does my projects. I am a long time fan and look so forward to this podcast… great job Ladies ❤

[@mokepemberley4525]

Another great episode with many wonderful projects- very inspiring!

[@jenniferdunbar3429]

I love sharing the time with you, wanting everything you show us. Renée wows me with how quickly and beautifully she knits. Although I would win the slowest knitter prize, I still feel like I’m with my peeps when I join you. Seeing Corrine enjoying making her duck makes me think maybe that’s something I could do! As always, I look forward to the next podcast.

[@margofey9402]

Love your backdrop of a rainbow of beautiful yarn! One day I want to come visit the shop.

[@abbocris]

I thoroughly enjoy your podcast. Thank you for showing all the woolly goodness.

[@robinmyers8939]

Thank you for another great podcast. I have the doodle book on my wish list.

[@SeanMaher-e4e]

Yoga section was exactly what I needed today.Your show is always full of great ideas and makes me feel like I'm with friends. Thanks!

[@SusanSorabella]

Great episode!

[@Kathy-r3n]

I just love your podcast!

[@MargaretRoberge]

I love you two!!! You bring so much enthusiasm to my knitting! I had the pleasure of meeting Corrine and Emma at the shop on Saturday. I felt like such a fan girl! It was so fun to actually be there. Thank you for all that you do!

[@leebrice4010]

Kim's yoga session was wonderful, just what I need, a quick practice I can do every morning. I always appreciate her segments, but this one I put to use immediately. Thank you, Kim!

[@KnittingWithTravis]

Another great shopcast! I love Heifer, it’s a wonderful charity. I gave my M-in-Law a sheep one year and she thought she was really getting a sheep delivered. She loved the idea so much, she ended up buying herself 3 sheep for her farm in VA. when she understood the sheep I bought was going to a needy family in S America, She ended up having to buy a donkey as well to protect the sheep! 🐑 🫏

[@catnapper3923]

I really love Renee. Her quiet and excited enthusiasm and her love for all she’s making - her evident enjoyment - her calmness - are all so steady and refreshing. Thank you Renee. AND - yes to Caitlin! I conducted the same experiment with yarn, trying to see how many of the same thing I could make. Either I switched colors OR simply ordered much more of the background color to make more of the same. I love that she approached this so scientifically.

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Thanks so much! Love to hear you’ve done similar experiments!!

[@hellosunshine71]

Thank you very much!

[@janetkemper9177]

Another fun episode to watch! As Maggie showed her docks… I immediately went and bought the pattern! Those robins are so fun. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@lisaproefrock]

I am new to knitting. My goal is to knit socks. I did buy your vanilla sweater beginner kit. The yarn is beautiful! When I get better. I will be casting this on. I love your videos. Thank you

[@robincapuano8216]

I enjoyed seeing Caitlin and Renee's projects. Colorwork hats are nice and warm, I have 7th grandchild on the way so there will be baby knits soon! Thanks for all the wooly chat. ❤

[@catherine233]

Thank you to Renee for inspiring me to finish all my gift knits! 😂❤

[@hellosunshine71]

You're welcome! Glad you're here with us!

[@karenh9337]

I love seeing all the patterns & colors & types of yarn used to knit those patterns! I remember, helping the church I attended as a child, raise money for Heifer International. It seemed like a great way to help people surviving in tough situations. (I still wanted a baby goat or cow!). I have lots of WIP's that I need/want to finish for Christmas! I still have plenty of time (I hope...) no pressure, no worries.... Happy knitting everyone!

[@SallyAffinito-gc2pr]

I used my leftover Marie Wallin Seahouses yarn to knit 3 Baable hats! Loved visiting with my daughter and granddaughter when Gudrun was at your shop! We drove down from UVM! So much fun to meet everyone in person since I live in Pittsburgh! Just love your shop and everything about your videos and yarn snd kits etc. Sally

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Awesome!!

[@ruthlee2752]

I have a lovely blanket wool blanket from Ireland and I love it. So anyone wanting to try a wool blanket trust me you will love it. Great show again and again. 🧶🇨🇦

[@wiesjebaskerville3858]

So loved todays episode! Especially the yarn recommendations from Caitlyn and Renee’s segment - I now have a new wish list since I love buying “my goods” from The Woolly Thistle ❤️

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Thank you!!

[@netty062]

Thank-you for another great podcast from cold and snowy Ontario Canada!

[@elaineenstone6834]

A really great watch. We are currently experiencing a gale here with heavy rain and really strong winds so it was delightful to sit and watch the video, to enjoy the contributors and imagine being wrapped in the cosy yarn. 🇬🇧

[@10amTracy]

I always love seeing all the colors in the background! Another great shopcast 😊

[@nancycox6548]

Nursing a cold, finishing a sweater and TWT shopcast - thanks for making me feel better!

[@mickiwhite4754]

As always your podcast was WONDERFUL. Okay Maggie, as soon as you showed your gingerbread men socks I immediately ordered the pattern from Stone Knits! I have several of her patterns and her first book......never tire of knitting her fun sock patterns! Thanks for inspiration ❤

[@TheWhitmore6]

Those blankets are gorgeous. Someday I’ll have to splurge and buy one. Thanks for another great shopcast.

[@drea3556]

Always love watching you both ❤ always a great showcast. The Duck is born. 😂 looks beautiful. Totally love that Caitlin did the blog post on color changing for this Tam. I love her keen insight and all she put in it. When the hat comes back in the shop as the kit I love the Russet colorway Caitlin put together. Always love Renee segments and her knits. 🧶 Thanks for everything always enjoy 🎉 the shop cast.

[@TheWoollyThistle]

Thank you! Glad you're here!

[@kathleenallan321]

Another helpful, tempting, colorful, and inspiring Shopcast!! Thank you everyone!!! I got my first blanket this year. I'm saying "first" because you flashed them all in front of me!!! It was great to see them opened up. Now I'm kerflummoxed about which one. Nana Duck in progress gets cuter by the week. Caitlin almost makes me think I could make a Marie Wallin tam. Renee range of knits , materials, and colorways is wonderful to see

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

You can do it!!

[@hellosunshine71]

Thank you so much!

[@sherismith9517]

Thank you for such a great shop cast. All of the knits in the entire shopcast were amazing. Caitlin always teaches us something useful, and her tam❤❤. Every sweater Renee knit I want to recreate. I am going to cast on my animal New Year’s Eve, and I can’t wait. I am finishing my sock every month, and as much as I have loved it, it has taken a lot of my knitting time. I am happy to move forward to animals and sweaters. Take care of each other and I love how you recognize your team members.

[@laserlouable]

Love your beautiful yarn.

[@susanlagassa9535]

Thank you for all the pattern inspiration! Robins and Tams and Ducks, oh my!

[@sammisherwin133]

Thanks so much for another stellar shopcast. Kaitlyn's segment was great! I made the Howick hat and i love it! Great suggestions for making other versions. THANK YOU!

[@caitlinjohnson9945]

Thank you Sammi!!

[@Dawn-bd5gu]

Hi all!

[@rosemarynewman8716]

I enjoyed today’s Shopcast. I get so much inspiration from what you show, both finished and unfinished!

[@sherylunderwood9055]

Love your podcast. Learn so much😊