34: From Viking Textiles to Modern Magic – Meet Steph, Our Knitting Coach

In this episode, I sit down with Steph – our knitting coach, multitalented maker, and the one who brings so much depth, history and humour into our community.

We talk about her Norwegian heritage, her deep dive into Viking Age textiles, the unexpected twists that led her into knitting, and how her life experiences shape the way she teaches today. From woodcarving to quilt making, from Montana to Norwegian folk schools, from award-winning designs to her philosophy of “everything is fixable” – this conversation is full of heart. 

Full show notes can be found here

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Anne's Norwegian Knitting Conversations
00:39 Meet Steph: Team Anne's Knitting Coach
02:18 Steph's Norwegian Heritage and Family Stories
07:14 Steph's Knitting Journey: From Childhood to College
10:21 Diving into Viking Age Textiles
18:42 Joining Anne's Knitting Community
24:53 Norwegian Home Traditions and Decor
29:06 Grandma's Handmade Curtains
31:09 Home Decor Traditions
32:23 Dream Projects and Creative Aspirations
37:00 Designing Patterns: Challenges and Achievements
48:03 Knitting Philosophy and Evolution
50:02 Community and Connection
54:42 Final Thoughts and Farewell