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Anne"s Norwegian Knitting

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

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52: The Story Behind the Eternity Shawl

Anne"s Norwegian Knitting ·

2026/04/08

Before we start, this is a highly visual episode, so you might watch it on YouTube here: Podcast Episode 52 on YouTubeIn this episode, Anne and Steph dive into everything Eternity. From the original inspiration to color choices, design evolution, and how the project has grown into a full collection, this conversation explores the story behind one of Anne’s most beloved designs. You’ll hear how the Eternity Shawl began, why it’s designed in the round, how Norwegian landscapes influenced the

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51: Picking Colours – Experience Beats Talent

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2026/03/29

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 is less about talent and more about experience. She reflects on testing combinations, why colours behave differently in colourwork, and how even experienced knitters rely on swatching and experimenting to find what works. This episode is a gentle reminder that colour confidence

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50:09

50: Norwegian Easter – Chickens, Skiing, Mysteries,...

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2026/03/25

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 novels, and knitted decorations, Norwegian Easter traditions blend nature, culture, and cozy creativity. You’ll hear about: Why Easter in Norway starts early and often means a full week off The tradition of going to the mountains Bringing spring indoors with branches and

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30:50

49: Vacation Knitting

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2026/03/11

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 before returning to everyday life.Of course, knitting still came along for the trip. Anne and Steph chat about the projects they packed for travel knitting, including mittens, sweaters, and retreat samples. They also talk about yarn choices, gauge differences, and how even a

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8:21

48: Why Fit Matters

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2026/03/06

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 garments. In this short Stranded Thought episode, Anne reflects on why understanding garment fit is one of the most empowering skills a knitter can develop. With just a few foundational concepts and the right tools, you can move from hoping a sweater will fit to knitting with

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13:39

47: The Truth About Fixing Mistakes in Knitting

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2026/03/04

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 to fix mistakes in knitting. It is a request Anne hears often. However, it is also a request she will most likely never meet. Why? Not every mistake is actually a mistake. And even when something does need fixing, the answer always depends on the context – the yarn, the

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46:23

46: Making It Fit: Inside Level 2

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2026/02/25

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 fit.They talk about:– Learning to adjust patterns to your own body– Continental knitting and colorwork– The power of community during live teaching– Why some of them are already knitting their second (or third) Level 2 sweaterIf you have ever knit a garment that didn’t quite fit

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19:38

45: Twelve Mittens, Twelve Constructions – A Mitten...

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2026/02/14

This episode is best watched on video here: https://youtu.be/iBVKc_Q8YkQIn 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 and white January mitten – designed with a little Valentine feeling in mind – opens into a deeper conversation: a mitten is not just a mitten. From January to December, Anne walks through all twelve designs and reveals the deliberate variation behind them. Check out our

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52:08

44: Olympic Wool – Norwegian Knitting, Identity, and...

Anne"s Norwegian Knitting ·

2026/02/04

🎥 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 explore the deep connection between Norwegian knitting and the Winter Olympics – how sweaters, hats, and motifs became carriers of identity, history, and national pride. They move through decades of Olympic knitwear, symbolism, fashion shifts, and craft, while Anne shares

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9:44

43: Measuring Mittens – Why Fit, Warmth, and Space...

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2026/02/01

Measuring mittens sounds technical, but it’s really about something much more important: warmth. In this episode, Anne talks about how to measure for mittens, why ease matters, and how fit affects warmth far more than exact numbers. Inspired by a recent question inside the Level 1 self-study course, this episode explores mitten sizing as a practical, lived experience – not just a calculation. Anne shares: How to measure your hand for mittens Why tight mittens are often colder than roomy

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30:39

42: From Viking Kings to Stained Glass – The Story...

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2026/01/28

In this episode, Anne and Steph explore the history and atmosphere behind the Nidaros Spires sweater, drawing inspiration from Nidaros Cathedral – Norway’s most important medieval cathedral.They talk about Trondheim’s role during the Viking Age, the story of Saint Olaf, and how the cathedral reflects Norway’s transition from Norse traditions to Christianity. Along the way, they touch on architecture, stained glass, sacred spaces, and how history and place can be translated into knitted

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10:32

41: Red Hats – Revolution, Resistance, and a Knitted...

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2026/01/25

In this Stranded Thought, Anne reflects on the power of symbols – and why a simple knitted red hat has carried meaning across centuries. The episode moves from the red caps of ancient Rome to the bonnet rouge of the French Revolution, and then to Norway during the Second World War, where red knitted hats became a quiet but powerful symbol of resistance. Anne shares personal family history from the Norwegian resistance, including the events of April 9th, 1940, when German forces entered

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8:57

40: Patterns Are Instructions – Not Lessons

Anne"s Norwegian Knitting ·

2026/01/16

In this week’s Stranded Thought, Anne reflects on how knitting patterns used to look – and how our expectations of them have changed.Back in the day, even complex sweaters were knit from a single folded page with tiny text, small diagrams, and very few words. Today, patterns are longer, more detailed, and often expected to explain not just what to do, but why. In this Stranded Thought, Anne explores the difference between:– Patterns as instructions– Teaching as a separate craft– And why

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36:26

39: From the Year of the Snake to the Year of the...

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2026/01/14

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

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10:08

38: The Yarn Didn’t Change. The Knitter Did.

Anne"s Norwegian Knitting ·

2026/01/09

In this first Stranded Thought of 2026, Anne reflects on something she noticed while working on a long-awaited new design – the Eternity Sweater.Using the same yarn, the same needles, and the same techniques she worked with five years ago when designing the Eternity Shawl, Anne discovered that the fabric had changed. Her gauge had shifted – quietly, consistently, and without drama. This short episode is a reflection on experience, awareness, and why knitting doesn’t stand still – even when

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17:35

37: When Tradition Is Not Copied – But Continued

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2025/12/19

When Tradition Is Not Copied – But ContinuedIn this Stranded Thought, Anne reflects on winter in Norway and pulls together the threads behind the 2026 Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat. She shares why this year’s floral theme goes far beyond decoration, how Norwegian silver (sølje) has shaped her visual world since childhood, and how an inherited piece of silver revealed the inspiration behind the Eternity motif. This episode explores tradition as something living – carried forward

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32:49

36: The Winter Solstice – Light, Darkness, and...

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2025/12/17

In this episode, Anne and Steph step slightly away from the needles and dive deep into Norwegian culture and history. While knitting is always close by, this conversation is less about stitches and techniques, and more about the traditions, beliefs, and seasonal rhythms that have shaped Norwegian life for centuries. Together, they explore the Winter Solstice – the moment when the sun turns and the light slowly begins its return – and how people in Norway have marked this turning point

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8:58

35: Wool, Plastic and the Choices We Make

Anne"s Norwegian Knitting ·

2025/12/05

In this week’s Stranded Thought, Anne shares why she knits exclusively with natural fibres – and why acrylics, superwash yarns and other synthetics just don’t belong in her designs.Anne offers a warm but clear reflection on sustainability, heritage and the materials we place in our hands. A deeper conversation with Steph on this topic is coming later this winter – but for now, enjoy a short moment of pause and perspective.

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56:19

34: From Viking Textiles to Modern Magic – Meet...

Anne"s Norwegian Knitting ·

2025/12/03

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”

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74:44

Bonus call: Choosing Your Path – Level 0, Level 1,...

Anne"s Norwegian Knitting ·

2025/12/02

Please keep in mind that this bonus episode was originally delivered on video, so you may hear moments that reference visuals or people on screen. The audio has been shared here for a short time only. This bonus episode shares the audio from my recent information call – a simple, informal walkthrough of Levels 0, 1 and 2, along with the Mountain and Fjord Journeys. Many knitters asked for clarity before choosing their next step, so this audio-only version gives you the essential guidance

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