The Woolshit Podcast

The Woolshit Podcast

By: Avid Knitters

Language: en-au

Categories: Leisure, Crafts, Arts

Perfect listening while knittingLisa & Caroline are two European knitters living in South Australia that simply love knitwittering about their favourite hobby. Their Woolshit podcast is everything related to wool, yarn, knitting and crochet.Each episode is a compendium of knitting anecdotes, project discussions, knitting techniques and knitting in the news. If it's Woolshit, they'll be chatting about it.If you're also an avid knitter, you're bound to identify with many of the topics Lisa & Caroline discuss. You can visit their Instagram and Facebook pages to see exactly what they are knitwittering about and join in the conversation.The Woolshit Podcast...

Episodes

Saving Knitting ... money for old rope
Jan 05, 2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Listen to enjoy all things knitting and more ... knitting related topics

 @purlandfriends 

@marzena.kolaczek #lyrebirdcardigan, #priscillacardigan Knitting left to right or is it right to left?  Short row shoulders, many small charts 

@louielolayarns  Suri Silk and Merino Alpaca for Lyrebird Cardigan

@adagiomills and #cumulussilk for Priscilla Cardigan

@kathysfibres hand spun hand dyed

@craft_by_bella  Christmas gift 

@yarntrader Gift Vouchers Hurrah!

@pacificknitco  Doodle Cards

@leneholmesamsoe side project garter knit cardigan

@maximooyarns #flowerpower

KNITTING...

Duration: 00:49:48
Is it cheaper to make your own Advent? #friendgifts
Dec 22, 2025

Join us this week where we talk about our experiences gifting knitting advents to each other.  

@tellybeanknits MKAL #gingerbreadmkal  Chosing colours@fancyyarnsaus eucalyptus yarn vest@thegameofwool  (we know it's over now but good to know our thoughts on the finalist.

Shout out to @louielolayarns for being so awesome  @marzena.kolaczek #lyrebird

Christmas at the Swedish club.Teaching friends to knit.What did you want to be when you were young?Who is the diplomat?

Knitting in the news

https://www.news18.com/viral/chennai-doctor-knits-beanie-for-friends-daughter-on-indigo-flight-photo-aa-ws-l-9778839.html

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:59:44
Embroidery on knits #neverheardofembroiderystabiliser #increaseofmicoplasticsatwoolshitheadquarters
Dec 08, 2025

Getting Advent underway, Join us to talk all things knitting!!

in this episode we talk aboutquick knits for kids @witredesign and a similar adult vestEmbroidery on knitting book by @ku.ni.ber.ta    brilliant and beautifulusing embroidery stabiliser #enchantedmesa @westknits@tellybeanknits #gingerbreadMKALHomemade Yarn Advents #yarnadvent


Knitting in the news

Solar panels put yarn toppers at risk

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4q90jyxe0o


Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:47:18
Enchanted Mesa and other knittng. What are you the number one of? All comments appreciated
Nov 24, 2025

In this episode we talk about:

#theslantingslipover @anneventzel #enchantedmesa @westknits#knitforthegirls @grocerygirls @threadandmaple @louielolayarns #stickyfingers#canadapostWeddingcardigan vintage pattern @maximoo #lowhangingfruit.@nimbleknits #whirlwindromance #weddingshawl
@yarntrader order #embroidaryonknits @ku.ni.ber.ta  Juit Gummlich (can't wait)workshops for tomboys   #tomboys   #numberone (insert topic :) ) #knittingadvent 


Knittinginthenews

The Wool Street Journal @woolandthegang

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRIRrSYjNR0/?img_index=1


Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:47:25
Bonus Episode REACTION to s1e3 'The Game Of Wool'
Nov 18, 2025

listen in to our phone call as we talk about season 1 episode 3 of the Game of Wool.


Let us know what you think.

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:23:45
Game of Wool episode 2 REACTIONS with guest @cleevelyknits
Nov 12, 2025

this is a reaction episode, we talk about episode 2 of the game of wool talking via phone line with Adam from @cleevelyknits


Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:38:24
The business of selling and buying yarn. #gettingwhatyoupaidofor #isitcontentious
Nov 10, 2025

Join us today as we laugh our way through:

A rat on the window!!

The slanting slipover @anneventzel We love it!!

a year in knitting witredesign chunky brioche cardigan The ups and downs of chunky knitting, cutting corners, catching yarn.  Heavy pockets and more!!

Lyrebird cardigan marzena.kolaczek ordered from
@louielolayarns  #youtubevideo #pythagorastheorem #shouldershortrows

#knitforthegirlsbundle @threadandmaple international ordering.

Fantastic result from crafters in Australia #knitforthegirls

@westknits #enchantedmesa  #entertainingknits

KNITTING IN THE NEWS

https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2025/11/05/shetland-knitting-group-shocked-saddened/

htt...

Duration: 00:44:28
Bonus episode REACTION to S1E1 'GAME OF WOOL'
Nov 04, 2025

Join us on our phone call following our separate viewings of 'the game of wool'

get our immediate reactions.  Tell us what you think.

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:21:49
Would you change your name for knitting?
Oct 27, 2025

Show notes to follow - but it's good

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:51:08
permission to experiment with your knitting, building confidence in your ability.
Oct 13, 2025

In today's episode we talk about:

lace knitting stitches mistakes,  achievements moving with the yarn.  Understanding lace patterns  @nimble_knits #wisteriousmkal

@hi.ravelry

knitting dungarees, what went wrong? #goldenjumpsuit @bertaknitstore
@westknits permission to experiment

A year in knitting #brioche #chunkyjumper @witredesign

the difficulties of large needles. 

@leneholmesamsoe Chunky Dahlia

KNITTING IN THE NEWS

https://www.shetland.org/visit/events/wool-week

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:49:24
The Happy Fudger! The Moral of the story is, at least try and follow the pattern #thehappyfudger
Sep 29, 2025

in this episode we talk and laugh a lot about:

putting buttons on the field sweater, how do you get 11 buttons? @camillavaddksteeking a shoulder opening on the #Almavest @sanna_and_co moral of the story is FOLLOW THE PATTERNCan you knit lace and do anything else, e.g. talk, listen, travel and more?#unpicking #cablingwithoutneedles #arguments over pattern decipheringslow unveiling of the pattern instead of having a whole week in one hit.moving markers when doing a repeatDo you slip a stitch knitwise or purlwise and does it matter?#wisteriousMkal @nimble_knits the joys of complex lace patternsThe @ Duration: 00:47:34
Should you complain if the pattern is not in your size? Jumpers that suffer from yarn pilling.
Sep 15, 2025

Join us to talk about:

#field cardigan @camillavaddk @adagiomills Caroline's cast on edge
#almavest @sanna_and_co  #bestpattern

#goldenjumpsuit @bertaknitstore @blackwattle #sweetpea making silly mistakes 

@yarntrader @witredesign #aknittersyear @emmaballltd #playingcards @officialchiaogoo #lacepoints #needleset malabrigoyarn #rasta

#weddingcardigan @maximooyarns

Yarn costs for larger sizes. 

patterns or lack of for larger sizes.  Please let us know your comments as we would love to share and discuss all the topics we bring up.  

test knitters for larger sizes

can you size up a pattern yourself @ysolda #size g...

Duration: 00:46:58
Are knitting pre-ambles too long? #100knittedbreasts
Sep 01, 2025

In this episode we talk about:

brief Mkal chat what to do if you can't be bothered sewing in ends.@camillavaddk #fieldcardigan  Cute comments throughout the patternWhere should the instructions for the pattern be placed?  Inside the pattern or in the pre-amble.Short rows knitted after the yoke.  #shortrows #necklineVintage patterns v modern patterns#Gladiolavintage #weddingcardigan #vintage @maximoo #loghangingfruit colour variations in dye lotsComing to terms with having to undomistakes #lostmymojo #getonwithit#almavest #aged2 @sanna_and_co Do you have craft equipment that you never use?  #fancykitten #drumcarder #loom


KNITTING IN THE NEWS

Kni...

Duration: 00:46:26
What do you do when you don't like your finished knit?
Aug 18, 2025

In this Episode we talk about:

Chunky Dahlia @leneholmesamsoe @melbournecitydyeworks1What do you do if you don't like your finished knit? #gifiting #loanoutyourknit #whydon'tyou likeitVanilla mindless knitting #vintageknitting #weddingcardi @dellaQ #ohbag @maximoo#Frostberrysweater #cheatingonthebobbles @theyarnbarrow @westknits #sockalong #mysterysockalong @camillavaddk #handknitsweater #fieldsweater@susanmscott amazing handknits for the film #four lettersoflove  This is a must see movie for all yarn fanatics.MKAL with @nimbleknits coming soon  #iwantlace loyalty to knits you don't want to do


KNITTING IN THE NEWS

Huge knitted map of Ireland looking for a home

https://www.rte.ie/news/i...

Duration: 00:46:52
Good Marriage Counselling advice #sharingiscaringwithknitting Yarn chicken #storiesfromthehenhouse
Aug 04, 2025

This week we talk about:

@melbournecitydyeworks01 #chunkydalia knit by @leneholmesamsoe#yarnchicken Marriage guidance #windingskeinspurling through the back look Wedding shawl @nimbleknits @circustonichandmade #blockingitemscrochet picots@maximooDo you tell someone if you see a mistake #stepastepsweaterPros and Cons of MKALS  @westknits #latvianbraidsincreases and decreases

Knitting in the News - Crochet Roses ahead of the  Women's Rugby World Cup

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75r7d6vqevo

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:45:59
Yarn shows; is there too much choice? #cashforstash Do you need a plan?
Jul 21, 2025

In this episode we talk about:

Having a plan to purchse yarn over random purchasing. 

Overwhelm with too much choice.   #shoplocal #loyaltyiseverything

getting sucked in to luxury items. 

If anyone knows where I got my fabulous coral ceramic ring please let usknow in the comments.non yarn purchasing to save stash space. #goodthinkingHiding stash from your husband.  #cashforstashGoing to the Yarn show Fringe event #fringeshow 


The Bendigo sheep and wool show@sheepshow  @sackvilleandlane @sanna_and_co so excited to get the baby alma vest. @crystalcatstitchery @whiterabbithandmade  #luckydip @maviscastlemaine #ilovemavis #greatbut...

Duration: 00:53:44
What do you know about lace? Political knitting and porn messages on instagram
Jul 07, 2025

In today's episode we have a special guest.  Nim Teasdale from @nimbleknits and we talk all things lace designs.

Listen closely and you may hear Tony have a bath in the sink!! 

The Whirlwind Romance Shawl,  details about the stitches, difficulties and tips on lace knitting. @circustonichandmadepicking up lost yarn overs #yarnoverBlocking lace #blocking #blockingshawls #lace #openlikeabutterflyHow does Nim work on designs #thoughprocess #crafty #artistHerbert Niebling lace designer #herbertnieblingEstonian stitch #Estonia #estonianstitchPattern bookmedievil patterns, hoods  #medievil #headgearheadband @icakurieren #icakurieren   #sweden #swedish #oldschool hat @shetlandwoolweek @woolbrokers @yarntrader #kitspornographic messages on instagram  why language semantics are importantBendigo Wool show

...

Duration: 00:42:20
The wonder of UV NEP. Is it safe to drive a train and knit?
Jun 23, 2025

This week we talk about:

Aal Ower Toorie - 2025 Hat Pattern 

@thewoolbrokers kit from @yarntrader #fairisleknitting @shetlandwoolweek hat
#aalowertorrie

#knittinginpublic @harveynormanau

Erma sock by @caledonianna #fishheadcreations @circustonichandmade sockyarn from @yarntrader

using a UV light on the shindig Donegal tweed set (amazing) #glowup.  Why would you need to own a UV light?

@nimbleknits #whirlwindromance

advice from @circustonic #hoshukulace #weddingshawl #nofudging

@petiteknits #luluslipover Are iron motifs childish?

#spitsplice #sewnbindoff #germantwistedcaston

Stephen West explanatory Videos @westknits

...

Duration: 00:46:33
Quick swatching, Does changing a pattern make it yours? knitting jumpers for penguins
Jun 10, 2025

This week we talk about:

hat pattern with @shetlandwoolweek

pattern swatching youtube video @ellagordondesigns

kit Jamieson and Smith @thewoolbrokers

 project including yarn by @craftbybella dyed by A.C. pattern by @handmade_by_florence #stepbystepsweater

day out with @cambrian_wool  #Britishwoolboard

what is fair use and what is stealing.  Contraversy on the facebook sock knitters group.

similar patterns that we are going to craft @thewoolbarrow #frostberryswaters

@camillavaddk #fieldsweater

14 June Knitting in public day

Knitting in the news

Knitting swe...

Duration: 00:44:27
Are you a yarn Snob and should you avoid Temu?
Jun 02, 2025

Welcome to our latest episode:

In this episode we talk 

#ghostflight @qatar@ambahobrien #ochrecardigan #possumyarn @circustonichandmade @outlawyarntravelling with the @dellaq #minimessingerbag #slantingslipover by @anneventzel knitted in @erikaknightyarns #wildwool nettle yarn.making a custom beanie @tincanknits #app#mattressstitch @alexiswinslow #youtubevideosockyarn from @fleursofstirling #opalyarnsocks  #FriedensreichHundertwasser  @addi_by_selter #Crazytrio@ammoniteyarns #croft @westyorkshireknittersMajor topic #yarnsnobs  #temu




Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:50:07
how do you chose a pattern and related decisions
May 12, 2025

This is a reduced episode as one of us is on a holiday

In todays episode we talk about chosing a pattern.

scrolling for a pattern.chosing a stylelikes and dislikeshaving matching yarnseeing someone else wearing a garmentlooking for techniques you havent done beforesend us your technique for looking for a pattern

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:19:50
How do they get possum yarn, is it ethical? writing out a chart.
Apr 28, 2025

In Todays episode we talk about:

@anneVentzel #slantingslipover @ErikaKnight #wildwoolTwo different patterns at the same time on one piece of workInterpreting chartsTwisted RibKnitting flat @vikinggarn@blackwattle #honeysuckle #cashmerehow much difference does it make 10ply from 8 ply. Garment drape and size.@ambahobrien #ochrecardigan @curioushandmade #possum great lace and changing needle size.How do they get possum yarn?



Knitting in the news

designer honoured by king fortunate to do the job

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr52yz8m98eo

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:40:55
Costs of patterns, cost of classes, any chance of price matching?
Apr 14, 2025

In this episode we talk about:

#seaglasssweater by @wool.and.pine #magicknot #sewnbindoff #neck #sweaterstyle #colourwork #tightfitknits.  How the jumper may ride up at the yoke. #shortrows #scrapyarn Does this pattern use up your scrap yarn. Can you get a neat finish#ochrecardigan @ambahobrien @circustonichandmade #possumyarn @vikinggarn #refletive hat #fishermansrib Cost of patternsCost of classes #Slantingslipover @anneventzel#paintbrushtank @brianaarlene



Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:37:46
Shawl competition entry rules, no laundering the knitwear - but what does that actually mean?
Mar 31, 2025

In this episode we talk about:

@eritml #flores top #patternconstruction #favouriteproject@wood.and.pine #seaglasssweater #colourwork changing colour every row #patternconstruction  #choosingcolours #topdownknitting without raglan sleeves #magicknotTony got injured. #cedarbox #doesitwork #storingyarn #knittingtogether@mtbarkershow #winningshawl Rules of entry of your shawl,  can't enter a second competition with same shawlwhat constitutes washing your knitwear?@elenormortensen #artnouveausweater #patterncorrection SECOND CHANCE FOR A WINNING NUMBERA comment on spotify, Thanks Eileen


KNITTING IN THE NEWS

Fox news attempt to talk craft 

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/crafts-sewing-knitting-crochet-gifts

BBC  Keeping Icelandic Knittin...

Duration: 00:49:08
So many needles to tryout and don't steal Kevin Bacon - PRIZE DRAW WINNING NUMBER ANNOUNCED
Mar 17, 2025

In this episode we talk about:

@elenorMortenson #artnouveaucardigan #mulitcolouredcardigan #steeking Do you knit the button band before or after the steek#collettecardigan #armmistakes knitting two arms the same (or not)@anneventzel #slantingslipover @nomadfarms

FibreFeast 

@yarnarama @knitpro @chiaoogoo @addi @lykke #metal needles #woodenneedles #copperneedles #pointytips #blunttips #slides @siansyarn #thehungrycatapillar #watermelon@jamo  Did we have an exlcusive?@dearPru  We loved the stitch makers, but her workshops are always sold out so quickly!!@mountbarkerfair putting an entry in for judging. @erishimuzu #floresjumper 

GIVE AWAY RESULTS

to claim your prize, send us a private...

Duration: 00:41:00
How does knitting magic happen? Wearing a dog hair jacket as a form of punishment
Mar 03, 2025

In this episode we talk about: 

#emotionsupport chicken @theknittingtreela@Ertml @yarnwick #vegalavender #florespullover#collettecardigan@ambrahobrien #astravesthat@elenormortenson #artnouveaucardigan @skeinmachine @blackwattlemindfulness in Knitting by Rachael Matthews including colours as purity and the famous dog hair jacketDigital licences

KNITTING IN THE NEWS

What can theorectical physics teach us about knitting https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226125019.htm

Young people turn to craft to cast off gloom.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jan/20/knitting-young-people-craft-gloom

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:40:03
Should you share a pattern with a friend?
Feb 17, 2025

This weeks episode includes discussions on

#artnouveaucardigan by @ElenorMortenson yarn from @skeinmachine @blackwattle.#AlmaCardigan @Sanna_and_coColourwork v mosaic for ribbingChanging your knitting techniqueitalian cast on#Astravest @ambahobrien @maximoo #ViolentbloomSock#emotionalsupportchicken @theknittingtreelaMattress stitch#vegalavenderyarn @yarnwick @garnbutikennystvindan vikinggarn #glowinthedarkYarn from woodpulp @svartafaretgarn #babytencel

This discussion comes in around minute 30.

What can you do with a pattern once you have purchased it? can a designer dictate how you use it?  The difference between sharing with a friend and putting it on a web page or pretending it is your design.



Perfect li...

Duration: 00:46:33
What does your partner think of your knitting hobby?
Feb 03, 2025

As one of the beloved podcasters is living it up in Europe this is a humerous look at the other side of knitting with our technical guru, who is not a knitter.

In this episode we discuss:

making the podcast, editing and soundknitting buzz wordsknitting gadgets every day carrieswhen men don't knit (sorry for those of you who do, I know there are many but the discussion was very funny)Why men make more news when they knit.Knitting olympics@yarnwick lavender yarn

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:30:05
The Yarn Trader - why a great yarn shop tops Amazon (including being the samaritans for knitting)
Jan 20, 2025

Wecome to our latest episode.  Today we are at the @yarntrader our Local Yarn Store with Tania the wonderful owner.  

In this episode we talk about:

Knitting holidays #TheYarnTrail @vogueknittingonline - tune in for an exclusive on the new Austrailan Vogue holiday adventures.@sosu Vogue knitting classes@yarntraders famous knitting at the movies. The best movies to watch while knitting #princessbride #conclave  @Yarntrader classess #judysmagiccaston #twosocksatatimeWhen sewing becomes involved in knitting #kitchenerstitch #mattressstitch- Tania's origin storyStore stocks @officialchiaogoo @knitpro Amazing 12ply @malabrigoyarn@circustonichandmade Exlcusive news a must listenprojects @elenormortensen #artnouveaucardiganpros and cons of top down v bott...

Duration: 00:51:39
Knitting in the nude. The Big Questions - do you bother purling through the back loop? or working out wraps per inch?
Jan 06, 2025

Welcome to the latest episode,  today we witter on about:

the advent round up @louielolayarns @ambahobrien #partycardy #radventcardy.Purling through the back loop #purlthebackloop @knitalongclub12 days of Christmas @circustonichandmade @craftbybellaGreat Christmas gifts Della Q project bag @yarntrader @dellaqbagsSwedishSweater book by Britt-Marie Christoffersson@Elenormortensen #artnouveaucardigan #colourwork@blackwattleyarn @skeinmachine #knitprozing @knitpro#almacardigan @sanna_and_cohow to tell ply with wraps per inch/cm #perfectknitting #beaccurate #knowledgeispowerseparating minis to make two matching socks.Knitting light @lumoslumosworld arrived, to be reviewed over the next two weeks.


KNITTING IN THE NEWS

Knitters create nude christmas knitting display 
https://www...

Duration: 00:44:29
knitting every day for fun and advent, same dye different sheep
Dec 23, 2024

get a cup of christmas cheer and some knitting then join us, in this episode we discuss:

knitting advents @louielolayarns
chosing a pattern @ambahobrien #partycary #radventcardigan
changing the pattern #innovation
photographing yarn #yarnpictures
 #leftoveryarn #turkishcaston
different sheep types and yarn colours #stripes
the alma cardigan #almacardigan @sanna_and_co #steeking #finnish #InariSaami #colourwork
rolling hems #oops
not replying to texts #friends #knittingfriends
double yarn holding 
@yarntrader @urthyarns #treesforlife #turkish
presents @purlandfriends
more road gritting #thebritish #gritter

Nadolig LLawen
God Yul
Frohe We...

Duration: 00:41:44
Knitting Advent projects. Are spoilers bad news?
Dec 09, 2024

Welcome to our latest episode, this week we talk about:

the finished flora top #garnbutiklinköping  #yarnwickvegalavender #yarnwick  @yarnwick @olaugbeatemaking bobbles in the garmentknitting advents @louielolayarns @ambahobrien#partycardi #partycardy #radventcardy #girlbandis there enough knitting in an advent pattern? #avidknittersposting spoilers #spoilers #knittingadvent #raverlyknitting in the round and inadvertently going the wrong way #idiot #knittingmistakes #knittingintheroundwhat does increase every three rows mean?getting wool from @circustonichandmade in the sale #alpacaTuft hand lotion @tuftwoolens #tuft

#knitpro #knitprozing #knitprosymphonie #chiaogoo #changableneedles 

Knitting in the news  curtesy of Sarah Kelly  @S2sudz

Gritter gets christmas jumper...

Duration: 00:41:53
knitting with Lavender fibre and crocheting lavender flowers (only connected by the word lavender)
Nov 25, 2024

In this episode we talk about:

quick round up of the westknits MKAL - knitting the waves of the pattern extention.  spoiler one of us did it, the other didn't.Knitting with Lavender fibre @yarnwick @olaugbeate bergogranbomsUsing #knitprocubix #knitprozing #knitprosymphonie #wornoutneedles#garnbutiklinköping  #yarnwickvegalavender #yarnwick #stickgäris The latter means "knitting pig" #berggranbom #floratopppatterns in other languages #swedish #germanCommunity help @purlandfriends s@yarntrader talking to the designer.Crotcheting Lavender Flowers #lavendermaking another little sister romper #littlesisterromper #petiteknit @cambrianwoolcrowdfunding for @carryoncrafting.shop #littleboxofcrochetHow do you tell if sheep are happy?


Knitting News
Hertford Yarn bomb...

Duration: 00:43:25
MKAL round up, Knitting advents and knitting a uterus.
Nov 11, 2024

In this week's episode:

@westknits round up. #gogodynamo #westknitsbestknitsChanging a pattern, plodding on to the end of a pattern.Knitting advents, joining a christmas knitalongs and how to join in.@louielolayarns #colourblindness @curioushandmade #knitvent@ambahobrien #jollyjumper #celestialwrap #radventcardi #particardi #radventthrow@crafbybella@circustonichandmade#chritmasknitalong #patternsforminisTemperature Blankets Knitting a uterus @craftylucy Lucy Pedder


In Sweden Hand knitted garments were voted christmas present of the year.

What x-men character likes to knit?  wool-verine

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:48:26
Westknits MKAL 2024 clue 3 & 4 #gogodynamo
Oct 28, 2024

In this episode we talk about clue 3 and 4 of the Westknits MKAL 2024

it includes:

@westknitsshort row trianglesssk or knit 2 tog or maybe nothing.German short rows.stitch markers.Repeatstiny bobbles and slip stitches. slip one yarn to the back or front?slipstitch triangles.optical illusion. using the video or written pattern.@louielolayarns #knitfor the girls @threadandmaple.Alpaca yarn gift.

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:47:27
Westknits Mkal2024 clue 1 and 2
Oct 14, 2024

In this episode we talk in depth about the Westknits MKAL 2024
We include:

colour choices, Mohair Dare.Knitting semi circles.Joining together with knitting pick up stitches.left handed things to look out for.counting stitches.Tinking back.making 'bubbles'.Using videos.Brioche.  Undoing Brioche.Knitting with Mohair single strand.


@westknits #westknitsmkal2024 @ausorganicwool @circustonichandmade


Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:40:22
Circus Tonic Handmade Part 2
Oct 07, 2024

Continue the conversation with us as we talk all things yarn with Hannah from Circus Tonic Handmade:

This episode includes some crotchet too!!
Knitting a pattern more than once.
Yokes bottom up.
Podcasts.
@jamodesigns
@skeinmachine
@boylandknitworks
@handmakeCreate
@Kathdavies


Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:40:20
Circus Tonic Handmade part 1
Oct 01, 2024

In today's episode we have an indepth discussion with Hannah Ginn from Circus Tonic Handmade. @circustonichandmade
It includes:

inspiration for colours.Types of wool, plys and weights.how to chose the kind of wool you need for a project.Knitting yolks.Steeking correctly.techniques for knitting colourwork.WIPs.


#calypsocardigan @blackcatknitco @loopinewoolco @spincycle_yarns
#blocking #colourwork #steeking #wips #gogodynamo
@grumpy.ginger.yarn @greatsouthernyarn @cloverleafcorriedalestud @looplondonloves @wildearthyarns
@uradaleyarns @westknits @ausorganicwool
#circussingle #possum #antipodiesfingering #gingercat #sportsweight #snowgums
#westknitskit #merinoalpaca #shetlandwoolweek #scalloway

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:46:13
Do you use a yarn bowl? Can you recognise AI? Do you use Temu Gadgets? getting ready for the big MKAL
Sep 16, 2024

Welcome woolshitters,

in this episode we witter on about:
One year into the podcast we quickly recap our year in projects. 

 #babyblankets @westknits #geogradient #glitteringsnowscape #socks@petiteknits #littlesisterromper@anne.b.hanssen.design #collettecardigan@dotpebbles_knits #kitten@ysoldaTeague #slippers@lucindaguy #bellabunny@unwind_knitwear #orbit@strikkeKaffe #scallopedbabypants@Ambahobrien #thisorthatMkal@Curioushandmade #twentyfourbirdsmkal@olaugBeate #floratop@jamo #shadowshawl

Current projects:

#Shadowshawlfor the Crocheters from 11mins 37 we discuss my adhoc crochet cardigan project #crochetmagazine.
Up and coming @westknits #gogodynamo MKAL, colours and #knitwittery #excited #itsthattimeoftheyear
Using a Yarnbowl or not!!How do you spot AI on the int...

Duration: 00:54:34
Fun at the Skein Machine, Shadow Shawl, tips from the Designer
Sep 02, 2024

In Today's episode we are at the new yarn shop in Blackwood South Australia.
Join us for lots of hilarity and general knitwittery

We talk with Jamo and Matt about all things Skein MachineThe Shadow Shawl, with Jamo the Designer.  @Jamo #shadow Shawl.The house yarn #homedyes All the Yarn that is stocked.  @dovedale @craftbybella @Maximoo @Siansyarns@Fiori @BlackWattle @fiberlilly @rustyarns#stitchmarkers #lego stitchmarkersFind out all about the conception of the shop 

KNITTING IN THE NEWS 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly315yl1d4o

Perfect listening while...

Duration: 01:01:40
We're back. Knitting catch up and all the regular knitwittery.
Aug 19, 2024

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 MKALLavender jumper @olanabeatebjelland @yarnwick #vegalavenderSlippers @yoldateag #thrumming


New Yarn shop @skeinmachineNew 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.

Duration: 00:47:08
How much do you think your knitting hobby costs?
Jul 08, 2024

In this episode we have:

Jumper modeling.Sleeve Length and styleTool 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.

Duration: 00:48:40
This or That MKAL and all things knitting with guest @Craftbybella
Jun 24, 2024

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...

Duration: 00:45:58
International Knitting in Public. Orbit jumper knit and sign up of the New Ambah O'Brien MKAL
Jun 10, 2024

In this episode we talk about:

Stranded Knitting patter #Orbitjumper by @unwind_knitwearNew MKAL @ambahobrien #thisorthat , wool choices, colours and all associated knitwittery. @louielolayarnWeaponised incompetence.International knitting in public day. Yarn bombing @Cityofadelaide #yarnbombing #forestofdreams.PHD knitting  topics #PHD #PHDknittinggetting 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.

Duration: 00:43:05
the up and downs of our stranded knitting project plus the usual babble
May 27, 2024

In this episode we talk about stranded knitting:
pattern by  @unwind_knitwear  called #orbitsweater  #strandedknitting

colour choice.carrying floats. #knittingfloatsusing markers #markersincreasing stitch technique.@craftbybellawool


we also cover:

wrist yarn holder. #wristyarn holder #yarnholderMulesing/flystrike.making safe wool purchase choices.The knitting Nannas.  @knittingnannassyd #knittingnannasLouie and Lola advent adventure. @louielolayarns #knittingadventmore Cambrian wool purchases. @cambrian_woolworkshops.




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




Duration: 00:45:32

24 birds in a pi shawl roundup, buying wool from our home country shops and all our latest project work
May 13, 2024

In This episode we talk about:

Our finished #twentyfourbirdsMKAL by @curioushandmade #ravelryour 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 @olaugbeateYarn purchases @cambrian_wool @nellieandeve @malabrigoyarns @yarnwick @schoppelwolleextras 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...

Duration: 00:47:25
Are there 24 birds in the MKAL? knitting baby leggings and what kind of needles do you use?
Apr 15, 2024

In this episode we talk about:

Clue 2 and 3 of the Mkal  #twentyfourbirdsMKALKnitting baby leggings #scallopbabypant @Strikkekaffewooden needles v metal needles.  What do you use?update on the Normandy Knitters art installation @normandy_knitters @tansyforsterKnitting Advents @louielolayarns @circustonichandmade@tincanknits AppThe Forest Light pattern by @jen Steingass

#knitwittery #woolshit #woolshitpodcast #lace #needles #knittersofinstagram #raverly

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:50:38
24 Birds MKAL, circular shawl knitting and Emotional support chickens
Apr 01, 2024

Join us this week when we cover the topics of:

@curioushandmade MKALWhat is lace #laceknitting #laceCrochet cast on #crochetcastonvarious needle optionsVariegation in wool and pattern definition #patterndefinition #colourshow do you fold a circular shawl?Gorgeous Girls virtual garden party @gorgeousgirlsvirtualgardenpartyemotional 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.

Duration: 00:43:44
Two socks in one cont'd and our preparations for the Curious Hand Made MKAL
Mar 18, 2024

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.htmlThe Knitting installation for the D Day Anniversary https://www.connexionfrance.com/article/French-news/T...

Duration: 00:44:07
FibreFeast Special
Mar 11, 2024

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 @fennecfoxcoJamo 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
...

Duration: 00:51:24
knitting two socks in one and other woolshit
Feb 20, 2024

This week we talk in detail about knitting two socks in one Anna Karenina style.

Also on this episode the finishing of the kitten project andwe discuss Visible mending a short animation on knitting that has been nominated for a BAFTA award
https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000009223668/visible-mending.html
@sammoreanimate @tensionbirds @hamiltonbrown

In the News, farmers burn wool as it is not worth selling.

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:44:20
knitting a kitten and other knitwittery
Feb 12, 2024

In this episode we discuss:

 knitting the kitten by @Claire Garland of dot pebbles.a free sample from @greatsouthernyarn @fibrefeast and our great adventure when we podcast there. some chat on getting chocolate out of knitting.  Stories from Japan #skiing #yarn #balaclavathe knitting dictionary and words that may seem like everyday words but are really knitting terms #cake #frog #wip #vanilla

also mentioned
@craftbybella
@strandedinoz
@yarntrader
@sosu
@hedgehogfibre
#yarnbowl
#cumulous

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:43:26
Hyberknitwittery
Jan 23, 2024

In this episode we talk about our last 2 weeks knitting @StephenWest's 
#Hyberknitting KAL.
Other topics are:
 @FibreFeast SA coming up in March.
Knitting a cat by Claire Garland @dotpebbles
Taking knitting needles on an aeroplane.
Colourwork
Guardian Article on Fair isle.  
www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/holding-pattern-fair-isle-woolies
sock knitting.
Vivacious 4ply.

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:47:33
Hyberknitting
Jan 08, 2024

In this episode we talk extensively about the first 12 sections of the Westknits snowscape knit.    It's such an interesting pattern with lots of intricate details.  Listen to our successes and difficulties with the tips and trips we learned along the way.


Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:49:31
Merry Knitmas
Dec 28, 2023

Welcome to our pre-Christmas episode where we chat about our finished Christmas projects and get started on the Hyberknitting.  The Hyberknitting theme appears multiple times during our chat.


mentioned in this episode
@lucindaGuy
@louieandlolayarns
@Purlandfriends
@Yarntraders
@DawnFrench
@strandedinoz
@fripperies&bibelots
#fibrespatsvivacious
#intarsia
#Bunnysquares
#alittlebitmarvellous
#diehard
#BarbraStreisand
#navahoplying
#mattressstitch
#fixingmistakes
#jkrowling
#CBStrike
#estimatingyarnlength

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:48:45
Steek Out
Dec 11, 2023

In this episode we talk about Steeking (you can see a short reel of us cutting our Steeks on the wool_shit instagram page) #steekthiscoffeecosy @RachelHenry @Remilyknits
We also talk about sewing knitted seams.  #Mattressstitch
posting knits overseas and potential tax payments at the destination.
Knitting slippers #cadeautjeslipper by @ysoldaTeague 
Knitting baby rompers #littlesistersromper @petiteknits
mentions 
@tincanknits
@yarntrader
@louieandLola

and much much more

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:51:45
knitting Tales
Nov 27, 2023

This episode includes knitwittery discussion of knitting anecdotes from At Knits End by Stephanie Pearl McPhee .


Making a doll.  How to knit intarsia,  undoing a cast on edge.
Knitting Advent box by Louie and Lola Yarn,  Big apology to Karina who is amazing but I thought may be called Katrina.  No excuses.
Knit for the girls bundle arrival.

Is knitting dying out?  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/11/10/handknitted-fishermans-jumpers-dying-out-knitter-shortage/

Winterwood felt and craft supplies, doll hair.

other mentions
@Ambah Obrien
@MaryJanesTearoom
@Curioushandmade
@ThreadandMaple

<...

Duration: 00:51:57
what's new on the needles? finish of WestknitsMKAL
Nov 12, 2023

Coffee table knitwittery  from a very hot #South Australia.  two  knitting enthusiast friends talk about all things knitting.   Not experts but  keen to share their knitting hobby with the world.

topics include
 #clue4 of the #westknitsMKAL #knitintheround #magicloop #demontrolls #knittingadvent #festivalKAL #Indigodyeworkshop #cinema #julesverne #knttingbroaches #crochet #knittingatthecinema #woolshit #woolshitpodcast #knittersofinstagram #knitwittering

@purlandfriends @yarntrader @heatherWild @Ambahobrien

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:41:47
Mkal clue 4 break down, what else are we knitting? what are we listening to while knitting?
Oct 30, 2023

Caroline and Lisa knitwitter about the MKAL clue 4.  How to dip5 and finishing the scarf.   They also talk about what other crafting things they have 'on the go'
What are you listening to while crafting?  Caroline and Lisa give you their listening recommendations.  

#Lucindaguy #suzannesommers # knittingrabbit #stephenwest #westknitsmkal
#sosumkal2021 #knitforthegirls #louieandlolayarns #dip5 #weaving ends #colours #lefthanded #sharing #woolshit #podcast #woolshitpodcast #friends


#libby #audible #Spotify #tarajenkinsreid #coridoctorow #crimewriterson #breakdown #littlebrother #piratecinema #spare #flannigan #davidwalliams #walkaway #separatelives

















...

Duration: 00:46:55
Back on track Clue 3 of the Westknits MKAL 2023
Oct 23, 2023

Knitwittering with Caroline and Lisa.  Join us for clue 3 of the Westknits MKAL 2023.  compare our mistakes with yours and woolshit all things knitting.

shout outs to Louis&Lola Yarns as we talk about knitting for the girls.
Also mentioned is Lucinda Guy and her Rabbit pattern.

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:37:09
Moving forward, clue 2 of the West Knits mystery knitalong (MKAL 2023)
Oct 16, 2023

Caroline and Lisa knitwitter about clue 2 of the West Knits mystery knit along

Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:42:50
Clue One of the West Knits Mystery Knit
Oct 09, 2023

Caroline and Lisa talk in depth about the clue one of the Westknits MKAL.   Mkals, colours, techniques, picking up stitches, pivoting to a new clue or not. 

All the ups and downs, tips and techniques that knitters find enjoyable from the fantastic Stephen West.


Perfect listening while knitting.

Duration: 00:47:02