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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...
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13: Mountains, Fjords, and Northern Lights – Reshaping Our Knitting World
In this episode of ANS Norwegian Knitting Conversations, Anne and co-host Steph invite you into the heart of Anne’s Norwegian Knitting universe. Together, they unravel the three main journeys: Mountain, Fjord, and...
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12: Stranded Thought: Gauge, Socks, and a Quiet Superpower
In this episode of Stranded Thoughts, Anne reflects on a deceptively simple – yet incredibly powerful – idea: how knowing your gauge can transform the way you knit socks… and everything else.
Yes, it sounds practical....
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11: Wool Month 2025: Inside the Nook – Wool, Warmth, and the Heart of a Community
This special episode marks the soft opening of Norwegian Wool Month 2025 with a heartfelt panel conversation straight from the Nook – Anne’s vibrant knitting community. Join Anne and co-host Steph as they welcome...
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10: Stranded Thought: Thick Wool, Warm Toes - The Story of Raggsokker
In Norway, a good pair of wool socks isn’t just a a pair of socks.
In this short episode, Anne shares the story of the raggsokk, a thick, hand-knit wool sock that has kept Norwegian feet warm for generations. You’ll...
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9: Summer Socks & Heritage Wool – Celebrating Wool Month 2025
Wool Month is back for its third year! In this extended episode, Anne and Steph take you behind the scenes of the free annual event that celebrates Norwegian wool, its heritage, and the knitting traditions that keep...
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8: Stranded Thoughts: Wool, Symbols, and Sacred Threads
In this episode of Stranded Thoughts, Anne shares reflections from her recent trip to Setesdal and a meaningful visit with the legendary textile storyteller Annemor Sundbø. Together, they explore the deeper meanings...
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7: Stranded Thoughts: White Houses by the Sea
This week, I’ve escaped to the very south of Norway – to a small place near Lindesnes, where the little white houses called sørlandshus dot the coastline like pearls.
In this episode, I talk about these charming old...
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6: The Thread That Holds It All Together – Anne’s Philosophies
In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, Anne and Steph dive into the philosophies that shape Anne’s life, teaching, and community. From her favorite mantra – “You are exactly where you’re supposed to be” – to...
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5: Stranded Thoughts: Between the Mountains, You Find the Dal
Stranded Thoughts: Between the Mountains, You Find the Dal
In this short reflection, Anne shares the meaning behind the Norwegian word dal – valley – and how this quiet, powerful landscape continues to shape her life,...
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4: Stranded Thought: Swearing in Church - and a bit of chocolate trouble
This week, Anne shares a story that starts with chocolate and ends with a classic Norwegian expression – one that might just surprise you.
You’ll meet the iconic Kvikk Lunsj (Norway’s beloved hiking chocolate), learn...
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3: Stitching Through Stories: Meet Suzanne Ullrich from SU FIbers
In this cozy and inspiring conversation, Anne and Steph chat with special guest Suzanne Ullrich – knitter, entrepreneur, and founder of SU Fibers. From a twisted shawl mishap to a full-blown yarn business, Suzanne...
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