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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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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

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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...

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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,...

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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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11:21

33: The Quiet Gift of Knitting

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2025/11/28

In this week’s Stranded Thought, Anne reflects on a season filled with gratitude and how knitting brings calm, presence and steadiness into a fast–moving world. She shares how the community – from the early Mountain Journey members to the Northern Lights founding knitters – has shaped her days and continues to be one of the most meaningful parts of her work.Inside the episode, Anne talks about: – Noticing the small details through knitting – Why process matters just as much

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11:09

32: Curiosity, Clarity, and a Call with Anne

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2025/11/21

In today’s Stranded Thought, Anne follows two gentle threads.First, she shares that she’ll soon be interviewing Steph – her co-podcaster and knitting coach. Many listeners know Steph from the long Wednesday episodes and community calls, and for this upcoming conversation, Anne would love your help. What would you like her to ask Steph? Send in your questions, big or small. The second thread is for anyone wondering about their next step in Norwegian knitting. While the Northern Light

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10:54

31: Come With Me to the Mountains

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2025/11/14

In this week’s Stranded Thoughts, Anne takes you on a gentle wander into the mountains – not literally, but in that soft, figurative way knitters understand so well.She reflects on why the mountains are her happiest place, her reset button, and the landscape that shaped the structure of her knitting community. From the quiet, wide views that clear the mind to the deep inspiration found in the shifting seasons, this short episode offers a moment to breathe, reconnect, and remember why a

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38:38

30: Cozy Knitting, Holiday Traditions & Winter...

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2025/11/12

As the first snow falls (for some of us!) and November settles in, Anne and Steph invite you into their living room for a cozy chat about knitting, bread-baking, bulbs, and upcoming make-alongs.They talk about: Preparing for winter – the coziness of early snow, soup, and candles The Mountain Journey community projects: Doll Make-Along, Bread Basket, and Pot Holder patterns Felting tips and how to make your knitted bread basket stand firm The “Winter Solstice Challenge” – planting

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8:14

29: Bread, Baskets, and a Bit of Holiday

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2025/11/07

In this week’s Stranded Thought, Anne reflects on how small traditions grow – and how the Home Décor series inside the Mountain Journey has quietly become one of them.This year’s new addition is the Bread Basket, released together with a Norwegian bread recipe and a reminder of last year’s Potholders. All three come together beautifully – a perfect blend of warmth, texture, and everyday Norwegian coziness. Anne shares why she chooses white and green for her Christmas décor, what inspires

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48:15

28: The Healing Power of Knitting

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2025/10/29

In this episode of Anne’s Norwegian Knitting Conversations, Anne and Steph are joined by special guest Jan Griffin, a nurse practitioner and lifelong knitter, to explore the connection between knitting and mental health.Together they talk about how the rhythmic movement of the needles can help us focus, calm the mind, and ease anxiety, and how creativity itself sparks the brain’s “feel-good” chemistry. Jan shares insights from her medical background on why repetitive handwork can lower

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36:26

27: Learning to Knit: From First Stitches to Confidence

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2025/10/22

In this episode Anne and Steph share their personal journeys of learning to knit – from childhood lessons with grandmothers to rediscovering knitting as adults. They explore how the craft evolves over a lifetime, why every knitter benefits from revisiting the basics, and how the Level Zero and Level One self-study courses are designed to support true beginners and experienced knitters alike. A warm, reflective conversation about learning, re-learning, and embracing the imperfect beginnings

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10:49

26: The Voyage That Started It All

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2025/10/10

On July 4th, 1825, the small ship Restoration left Stavanger with 52 people on board – the first Norwegian emigrants bound for North America.Three months later, they arrived in New York, still 52 in number. One had stepped off before the open sea, and a baby had been born along the way. In this episode, Anne reflects on how that first voyage shaped the lasting bond between Norway and North America – and how it continues to inspire the Anne’s Norwegian Knitting community, from the Virtual

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44:54

Episode 25 : Make-Alongs, Heirlooms, and Norwegian...

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2025/10/08

In this cozy episode, Anne and Steph settle into the “living room” to talk about the last quarter of the year – the season of wool, warmth, and heirloom-making.They share the story behind Nikoline & Nikolas, the much-loved Norwegian holiday dolls returning as this year’s Yuletide Make-Along, and how these small knitted figures grew from Anne’s own childhood memories into modern heirloom pieces. You’ll also hear about: The new felted bread basket – a small, cozy addition to Anne’s

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8:45

24: Small Things and Lasting Traditions

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2025/10/03

In this week’s Stranded Thoughts, Anne reflects on the rhythm of October and the joy of small projects. While sweaters and cardigans may dominate the season, it’s often the little knits – pumpkins, acorns, stockings, or a tiny doll – that slip between the bigger projects and bring unexpected joy.These small stitches don’t just fill the gaps. Over time, they can grow into traditions, resurfacing year after year as markers of memory and meaning. Anne shares why she treasures these kinds of

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61:44

23: A Retreat Woven with Stitches, Stories, and...

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2025/10/01

In this episode, Anne and Steph pull back the curtain on the 2026 Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat, a gathering where tradition, culture, and creativity come together in unforgettable ways.They share stories from last year’s retreat from history-rich talks and breakout circles that felt like living room chats, to goodie bags filled with yarn, chocolate, and Norwegian treasures. And they reveal what’s blooming for 2026: the Norwegian Wildflowers theme, new patterns, cultural touchpoints,

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7:42

22: Where Stitches Bloom & Stories Grow

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2025/09/26

This week’s Stranded Thought is a reflection on what makes the Virtual Knitting Retreat so special – and why it’s not about the patterns. Yes, you’ll receive exclusive designs, but they’re souvenirs of the experience, not the reason for it.The true heart of the retreat is the retreat itself: stepping into Norwegian knitting and culture, hearing stories and traditions from incredible voices, and sharing a space that feels immersive and inspiring, even from your own living room. Tune in for

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37:46

21: Knitting Journals: Writing Your Knitting Story

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2025/09/17

In this episode, Anne and Steph sit down to talk about one of the most overlooked tools in knitting – the humble journal. They swap stories about their very different journaling styles: Anne with her bound, artful notebooks full of doodles and design sketches, and Steph with her graph paper, binders, and careful tabs.Together, they explore how journaling helps knitters remember details that the brain never will – yarn labels, dye lots, needle sizes, stitch counts, gauge before and after

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9:06

20: The Journey of the Selbu Rose

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2025/09/12

In this Stranded Thought, Anne lingers on the threads of tradition, culture, and memory that wove through Norwegian Wool Month 2025.From sheep, spinners, and mills to the landscapes and communities that keep wool alive, the month was full of stories. One story in particular keeps calling Anne back: that of Marit Emstad, often called the mother of Selbu knitting. You’ll hear how the Selbu rose – the iconic star-shaped motif – traveled across centuries and continents before becoming deeply

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62:45

19: Knitting Journeys in the Northern Lights

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2025/09/05

In this special episode ofAnne’s Norwegian Knitting Conversations, Anne and Steph host a heartfelt panel chat with knitters from what was once called the Great Experience – now the Northern Lights Journey.You’ll meet Carol, Sally, Jeanet, and Jan as they share: How they discovered Anne’s Norwegian Knitting and the community that has grown around it The projects that challenged them – from shawls and socks to sweaters and mittens – and what they learned along the way Why community,

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