Anne's Norwegian Knitting

Why Aren't Your Colors Working? | Stranded Thoughts Why do some color combinations make a Norwegian knitting motif stand out beautifully, while others seem to make it disappear? In this episode of Stranded Thoughts,...

What makes a virtual knitting retreat worth attending? Is it the presentations, the knitting, the history, or something much harder to put a price on? In this Stranded Thought, I'm talking about the value of our...

Why can a wool sweater feel so light and still keep us warm? What gives yarn its bounce? And what does “worsted” actually mean? In episode 62, Anne and Steph welcome Northern Lights member Kristal for a conversation...

A few years ago, during a group conversation, a beautiful woman and successful entrepreneur described me as a heritage knitter. She saw something back then that I’ve only recently found the words for, even though it...

Join Anne and Steph alongside past attendees as they share what makes the Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat such a memorable experience. From Norwegian culture, history, and inspiring designer sessions to natural...

The Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat is about so much more than knitting. In this episode, Anne and Steph take you behind the scenes of creating an immersive weekend filled with Norwegian knitting, history, culture,...

Today was supposed to be a very different podcast episode. But on the morning of August 28, 2026, King Harald V of Norway passed away after 35 years on the throne. Before you listen, two little corrections from me....

Norway has a centuries-old tradition of marking handmade objects with dates, initials, and symbols. Anne and Steph explore how these simple marks can preserve family stories, identity, important life events, and the...

Is knitting a race? Anne and Steph don't think so. In this episode, they explore why quality matters more than quantity, how slowing down can make you a better knitter, and why creating garments you'll love to wear is...

Norwegian Wool Month is almost here, and I need your help!   This episode can also be watched on YouTube. In this Stranded Thought, I share the story behind Norwegian Wool Month – why it started, how it has grown over...

After a short summer break, Anne and Steph are back behind the microphones – and celebrating one full year of the podcast! In this episode, they look back on a wonderful in-person retreat in Norway with 18 knitters...

In this episode, Anne and Steph step into the world of the Norwegian bunad – the national costume rooted in history, identity, and craftsmanship. They explore what a bunad really is, why it matters, and how it...