21: Knitting Journals: Writing Your Knitting Story
In this episode, Anne and Steph sit down to talk about one of the most overlooked tools in knitting – the humble journal. They swap stories about their very different journaling styles: Anne with her bound, artful notebooks full of doodles and design sketches, and Steph with her graph paper, binders, and careful tabs.
Together, they explore how journaling helps knitters remember details that the brain never will – yarn labels, dye lots, needle sizes, stitch counts, gauge before and after washing, and those little adjustments that make a garment truly yours. Along the way, they share practical tips (like writing in full sentences so your notes make sense years later) and personal reflections on why these records matter.
But it’s not just about efficiency – knitting journals can become creative outlets, cultural records, and companions on your knitting journey. Whether you’re tracking your progress, planning a design, or simply capturing the joy of a finished sweater, a knitting journal can turn fleeting stitches into lasting memories.
See full show notes and transcript here
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20: The Journey of the Selbu Rose
In this Stranded Thought, Anne lingers on the threads of tradition, culture, and memory that wove through Norwegian Wool Month 2025.
From sheep, spinners, and mills to the landscapes and communities that keep wool alive, the month was full of stories. One story in particular keeps calling Anne back: that of Marit Emstad, often called the mother of Selbu knitting.
You’ll hear how the Selbu rose – the iconic star-shaped motif – traveled across centuries and continents before becoming deeply rooted in one Norwegian village, and how it remains a powerful symbol of identity and craft today.
This episode is a reflection on how knitting traditions are never frozen in time. Each stitch we make carries history forward, connects us to one another, and creates heirlooms for future generations.
Anne also looks ahead to the Norwegian Virtual Knitting Retreat in early 2026 – a chance to continue exploring wool, culture, and connection together.
In this episode:
Why Norwegian Wool Month is about more than yarn
The story of Marit Emstad and the Selbu rose
How a motif can travel across continents and centuries
Tradition as something living, moving, and evolving
Carrying history forward in every stitch we knit
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19: Knitting Journeys in the Northern Lights
In this special episode of Anne’s Norwegian Knitting Conversations, Anne and Steph host a heartfelt panel chat with knitters from what was once called the Great Experience – now the Northern Lights Journey.
You’ll meet Carol, Sally, Jeanet, and Jan as they share:
How they discovered Anne’s Norwegian Knitting and the community that has grown around it
The projects that challenged them – from shawls and socks to sweaters and mittens – and what they learned along the way
Why community, encouragement, and detailed guidance make all the difference in their knitting journeys
Personal stories of finding connection, creativity, and confidence through Norwegian traditions
This episode is filled with warmth, laughter, and the reminder that knitting is never just about stitches – it’s about belonging, growth, and joy.
✨ Sign-ups for the Northern Lights may be closed at the time you listen, but you can always join the waitlist to be first in line for the next opening.
👉 Join the Northern Lights waitlist here
👉 Get the complete show notes and transcript here
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18: So You Think You Can Knit
What does it really mean to “know how to knit”?
In this Stranded Thought, Anne takes inspiration from the TV show So You Think You Can Dance to explore a familiar phrase she’s heard countless times: “I thought I knew how to knit… but clearly I didn’t.”
Through stories of knitters who have joined her journeys – many of them with decades of experience – Anne reflects on why knitting is not just a skill to master once, but a lifelong journey of curiosity, humility, and growth.
Inside Anne’s Norwegian Knitting, it’s not about proving what you already know. It’s about arriving with an open heart, ready to learn, to share, and to move forward together in community.
🎧 Listen in, and maybe you’ll find yourself asking: what more might be waiting in your knitting journey?
Want to join us for one of the Journeys? Check it out here
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17: From Level 1 to Level 2 – Stories from the Fjord Journey
In this episode of Anne’s Norwegian Knitting Conversations, Anne hosts a lively panel chat with three knitters – Brenda, Yvonne, and Kristal – who share their experiences moving through Level 1 and Level 2 of the Fjord Journey.
Together they talk about learning new techniques, discovering the joy of continental knitting, mastering gauge, and the courage to choose colors that reflect both personality and inspiration from nature. You’ll hear stories of sweaters that finally fit, the shift from throwing to Continental, and the difference a safe and encouraging community makes when you’re learning something new.
Whether you’re curious about the Fjord Journey or simply want to hear the voices of fellow knitters who have taken the leap, this episode is full of warmth, honesty, and inspiration.
For full transcript, pictures and show notes, click here
To read more about the Journeys click here
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Anne's Norwegian Knitting Conversations00:40 Introduction to Today's Panel Chat01:10 Restructuring and New Offerings03:22 Meet the Panel: Brenda, Yvonne, and Crystal03:59 Brenda's Knitting Journey04:23 Yvonne's Knitting Experience04:57 Crystal's Color Work and Sizing Insights22:05 Practical Knitting Tips and Techniques23:03 Choosing Colors and Community Support24:32 The Importance of a Positive Learning Environment28:05 Personal Stories and Experiences38:59 Course Structure and Offerings43:10 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
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