Anne's Norwegian Knitting

Anne's Norwegian Knitting

Hosted by: Anne Fjeld

Hi, and welcome to Anne’s Norwegian Knitting – Conversations Where Knitting Meets Culture, Heart, and History.

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55: Bunad – Tradition, Identity, and the Stories We Wear

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...
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54: Talking Color – Intuition, Theory, and a Lot of Experimenting

In this episode, Anne and Steph talk about choosing colors – why it can feel tricky, and how it becomes easier with a bit of understanding and practice. They explore different ways to find inspiration, from nature to...
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53: Pockets – A Small Piece of History

This is a very visual episode, so if you’re listening on a traditional podcast platform, you might want to come back and watch it on YouTube as well. Podcast Episode 53 on YouTube In this episode, Anne and Steph dive...
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52: The Story Behind the Eternity Shawl

Before we start, this is a highly visual episode, so you might watch it on YouTube here: Podcast Episode 52 on YouTube In this episode, Anne and Steph dive into everything Eternity. From the original inspiration to...
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51: Picking Colours – Experience Beats Talent

Picking colours can feel intimidating – especially for a project like the Eternity Shawl with seven colours constantly interacting in different combinations. In this Stranded Thought, Anne shares why picking colours...
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50: Norwegian Easter – Chickens, Skiing, Mysteries, and Knitting

In this episode, Anne and Steph explore what Easter looks like in Norway – and it’s probably very different from what you’re used to. From week-long mountain trips and outdoor waffles to Easter chickens, mystery...
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49: Vacation Knitting

In this relaxed episode, Anne and Steph record from two very different vacation spots – snowy Norwegian mountains and sunny Costa Rica. After the recent virtual retreat, both took a week away from work to recharge...
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48: Why Fit Matters

In the past, most clothing was made to fit the person who would wear it. Today, we are used to buying standardized sizes designed for an “average” body. But knitters have something special – we create our own...
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47: The Truth About Fixing Mistakes in Knitting

A slightly unpolished podcast episode made from the mountains :D During the recent retreat, one of Anne’s knitters inside Anne’s Norwegian Knitting community said she would happily pay good money for a course on how...
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46: Making It Fit: Inside Level 2

In this video-recorded episode, Anne and Steph are joined by three Level 2 knitters who share how Norwegian Knitting Magic Level 2 changed their confidence, their understanding of gauge, and the way their sweaters...
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45: Twelve Mittens, Twelve Constructions – A Mitten Is Not Just a Mitten

This episode is best watched on video here: https://youtu.be/iBVKc_Q8YkQ In this week’s Stranded Thought, Anne takes you behind the stitches and into the full world of the Mitten Bonanza.  What started with a new blue...
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44: Olympic Wool – Norwegian Knitting, Identity, and the Winter Games

🎥 This episode is especially well suited for watching, as many sweaters, hats, and historical details are shown and discussed on screen. The link to the YouTube video for this episode is further down. Anne and Steph...
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