39: From the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse – A Knitting Conversation

In this first Anne & Steph episode of 2026, they settle in for a reflective and honest – but also warm and smiling – conversation about transition: leaving one season behind and stepping into another, both in life and in knitting.

They talk openly about fear, habits, and what the past year has carried with it, while gently turning their attention toward what lies ahead. Along the way, they reflect on the value of knitting journals and creative notes, and why writing things down matters more than we think – especially over time.

The conversation also weaves through what’s happening in the knitting world right now, with updates on courses, upcoming patterns, and a warm reminder that there is no such thing as “not a real knitter”.

It’s a calm, thoughtful, and quietly joyful conversation, with laughter woven through the reflections – the kind of episode that keeps you company as you knit, one stitch at a time.

Link to transcript and shownotes

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Anne's Norwegian Knitting Conversations
01:08 Reflecting on 2025 and Welcoming 2026
02:09 A Personal Story: Fear of Snakes
07:37 New Year Resolutions and Goals
14:36 Knitting Journals and Creative Projects
18:15 The Eternity Sweater Project
19:19 The Challenge of the New Design
19:52 Importance of Keeping a Journal
21:39 New Beginnings in the Community
23:32 Upcoming Pattern Release: Anita Aspires
28:46 Encouragement for New Knitters
33:02 Podcast Plans for the New Year