14: Wool Month 2025: Hillesvåg: Yarn, Heritage, and a Mill on the Fjord
This is an audio replay of Anne’s Norwegian Wool Month presentation. It works on its own as a podcast, but it’s extra fun to watch on video to see the mill photos and yarns. You can watch it her on YouTube if you prefer that.
Anne takes us on a virtual trip to Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk — a fourth–generation family mill on Norway’s west coast — and explores how their history, processes, and color philosophy shape some of her favorite yarns and designs
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
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Anne’s own knitting journey and connection to Norwegian wool
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A guided virtual tour of Hillesvåg Yarn Mill
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The wool’s path: from fleece to finished yarn
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Insights into dyeing, yarn varieties, and colorwork
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How to combine yarns for unique knitting projects
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Introducing new patterns and project ideas
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Sock yarn tips and needle preferences
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Where to source Norwegian yarns globally
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Sneak peek at upcoming events and courses
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to ANS Norwegian Knitting Conversations
00:40 – Replay of Norwegian Wool Month Presentation
01:13 – Tour of Hillesvåg Yarn Mill
03:20 – Anne’s Knitting Journey & Wool Month Overview
10:31 – Inside the Yarn Mill: From fleece to finished yarn
27:26 – Yarn dyeing & final processing magic
29:43 – Yarn varieties, designs & color schemes
32:42 – Creative yarn combinations for unique projects
35:03 – New patterns & exciting project ideas
45:42 – Sock yarns & needle preferences
48:08 – Global suppliers & availability tips
53:51 – Upcoming events & closing thoughts
