The Woolshit Podcast

<p><b>Perfect listening while knitting<br></b><br>Lisa & Caroline are two European knitters living in South Australia that simply love knitwittering about their favourite hobby. Their Woolshit podcast is everything related to wool, yarn, knitting and crochet.<br><br>Each episode is a compendium of knitting anecdotes, project discussions, knitting techniques and knitting in the news. If it's <em>Woolshit</em>, they'll be chatting about it.<br><br>If you're also an avid knitter, you're bound to identify with many of the topics Lisa & Caroline discuss. You can visit their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woolshit_podcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552605442779">Facebook</a> pages to see exactly what they are knitwittering about and join in the conversation.<br><br>The Woolshit Podcast contains no advertising or paid promotions. You can enjoy listening without interruptions. <em>It's perfect listening while knitting!</em></p>

MKAL round up, Knitting advents and knitting a uterus.

In this week's episode:@westknits round up. #gogodynamo #westknitsbestknitsChanging a pattern, plodding on to the end of a pattern.Knitting advents, joining a christmas knitalongs and how to join in.@louielolayarns #colourblindness @curioushandmade #knitvent@ambahobrien #jollyjumper #celestialwrap #radventcardi #particardi #radventthrow@crafbybella@circustonichandmade#chritmasknitalong #patternsforminisTemperature Blankets Knitting a uterus @craftylucy Lucy PedderIn Sweden Hand knit...

11-11
48:26

Westknits MKAL 2024 clue 3 & 4 #gogodynamo

In this episode we talk about clue 3 and 4 of the Westknits MKAL 2024it includes:@westknitsshort row trianglesssk or knit 2 tog or maybe nothing.German short rows.stitch markers.Repeatstiny bobbles and slip stitches. slip one yarn to the back or front?slipstitch triangles.optical illusion. using the video or written pattern.@louielolayarns #knitfor the girls @threadandmaple.Alpaca yarn gift.Perfect listening while knitting.

10-28
47:27

Westknits Mkal2024 clue 1 and 2

In this episode we talk in depth about the Westknits MKAL 2024We include:colour choices, Mohair Dare.Knitting semi circles.Joining together with knitting pick up stitches.left handed things to look out for.counting stitches.Tinking back.making 'bubbles'.Using videos.Brioche. Undoing Brioche.Knitting with Mohair single strand.@westknits #westknitsmkal2024 @ausorganicwool @circustonichandmadePerfect listening while knitting.

10-14
40:22

Circus Tonic Handmade Part 2

Continue the conversation with us as we talk all things yarn with Hannah from Circus Tonic Handmade:This episode includes some crotchet too!!Knitting a pattern more than once.Yokes bottom up.Podcasts.@jamodesigns@skeinmachine@boylandknitworks@handmakeCreate@KathdaviesPerfect listening while knitting.

10-07
40:20

Circus Tonic Handmade part 1

In today's episode we have an indepth discussion with Hannah Ginn from Circus Tonic Handmade. @circustonichandmadeIt includes:inspiration for colours.Types of wool, plys and weights.how to chose the kind of wool you need for a project.Knitting yolks.Steeking correctly.techniques for knitting colourwork.WIPs.#calypsocardigan @blackcatknitco @loopinewoolco @spincycle_yarns#blocking #colourwork #steeking #wips #gogodynamo@grumpy.ginger.yarn @greatsouthernyarn @cloverleafcorriedalestud @looplondo...

10-01
46:13

Do you use a yarn bowl? Can you recognise AI? Do you use Temu Gadgets? getting ready for the big MKAL

Welcome woolshitters,in this episode we witter on about:One year into the podcast we quickly recap our year in projects. #babyblankets @westknits #geogradient #glitteringsnowscape #socks@petiteknits #littlesisterromper@anne.b.hanssen.design #collettecardigan@dotpebbles_knits #kitten@ysoldaTeague #slippers@lucindaguy #bellabunny@unwind_knitwear #orbit@strikkeKaffe #scallopedbabypants@Ambahobrien #thisorthatMkal@Curioushandmade #twentyfourbirdsmkal@olaugBeate #floratop@jamo #sha...

09-16
54:34

Fun at the Skein Machine, Shadow Shawl, tips from the Designer

In Today's episode we are at the new yarn shop in Blackwood South Australia.Join us for lots of hilarity and general knitwitteryWe talk with Jamo and Matt about all things Skein MachineThe Shadow Shawl, with Jamo the Designer. @Jamo #shadow Shawl.The house yarn #homedyes All the Yarn that is stocked. @dovedale @craftbybella @Maximoo @Siansyarns@Fiori @BlackWattle @fiberlilly @rustyarns#stitchmarkers #lego stitchmarkersFind out all about the conception of the shop KN...

09-02
01:01:40

We're back. Knitting catch up and all the regular knitwittery.

Welcome Back. In today's episode we talk woolshit about:Going to woolshops in Paris London and Wales @lil_weasel @looplondonloves @ammoniteyarns@qingfibre @woollywumkins @cambrianwool Finishing up the @Ambahobrien MKALLavender jumper @olanabeatebjelland @yarnwick #vegalavenderSlippers @yoldateag #thrummingNew Yarn shop @skeinmachineNew project @jamo #shadowshawlKnitting in the news:www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/should-knitting-be-an-olympic-sport-20240801-p5jyjw...

08-19
47:08

This or That MKAL and all things knitting with guest @Craftbybella

In this episode we are joined by @craftbybella #penpalrange #teastainedpaper #kindregards #pressedflowers We talk about:the continuing drama of the #orbitsweater by @unwind_knitwear.Needle Cables.Running out of wool#ThisorthatMKAL by @ambahobrienColour Choice.Why would a pattern not work as prescribed.Taking Photographs.Having a market stall.World record for blanket knitting.we mention@unwind_knitwear@Ambahobrien@yarntrader@Jamo@woolandworks@louielolayarns@officialchiaogoo#knitwittery #woolsh...

06-24
45:58

International Knitting in Public. Orbit jumper knit and sign up of the New Ambah O'Brien MKAL

In this episode we talk about:Stranded Knitting patter #Orbitjumper by @unwind_knitwearNew MKAL @ambahobrien #thisorthat , wool choices, colours and all associated knitwittery. @louielolayarnWeaponised incompetence.International knitting in public day. Yarn bombing @Cityofadelaide #yarnbombing #forestofdreams.PHD knitting topics #PHD #PHDknittinggetting patterns the old fashioned way, getting old patterns and using op shops. #opshops #knittingpatterns and so much moreMoney can...

06-10
43:05

the up and downs of our stranded knitting project plus the usual babble

In this episode we talk about stranded knitting:pattern by @unwind_knitwear called #orbitsweater #strandedknittingcolour choice.carrying floats. #knittingfloatsusing markers #markersincreasing stitch technique.@craftbybellawoolwe also cover:wrist yarn holder. #wristyarn holder #yarnholderMulesing/flystrike.making safe wool purchase choices.The knitting Nannas. @knittingnannassyd #knittingnannasLouie and Lola advent adventure. @louielolayarns #knittingadventmore Cambria...

05-27
45:32

Are there 24 birds in the MKAL? knitting baby leggings and what kind of needles do you use?

In this episode we talk about:Clue 2 and 3 of the Mkal #twentyfourbirdsMKALKnitting baby leggings #scallopbabypant @Strikkekaffewooden needles v metal needles. What do you use?update on the Normandy Knitters art installation @normandy_knitters @tansyforsterKnitting Advents @louielolayarns @circustonichandmade@tincanknits AppThe Forest Light pattern by @jen Steingass#knitwittery #woolshit #woolshitpodcast #lace #needles #knittersofinstagram #raverlyPerfect listening while knitting.

04-15
50:38

24 Birds MKAL, circular shawl knitting and Emotional support chickens

Join us this week when we cover the topics of:@curioushandmade MKALWhat is lace #laceknitting #laceCrochet cast on #crochetcastonvarious needle optionsVariegation in wool and pattern definition #patterndefinition #colourshow do you fold a circular shawl?Gorgeous Girls virtual garden party @gorgeousgirlsvirtualgardenpartyemotional support chickens #emotionalsupportchickens @annettecorsino @fibretrends purple balaclava storyKnitting in the newsknitting help keep troubled minds from unravel...

04-01
43:44

Two socks in one cont'd and our preparations for the Curious Hand Made MKAL

In this weeks episode we talk more about knitting two socks in one.Lulu Pullover by @petitknit with Moda Vera Wool and soy bean and Mohair from a Chinese website.Shrinking your knits and ugg boots.We also take you with us to the @yarntrader where we get wool for our next big project,the twenty four birds MKAL by @curioushandmade starting on 28 March 2024Knitting in the news includes :The emotions gamble of knitting for gifts https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/23/nyregion/knitting-gifts-holi...

03-18
44:07

FibreFeast Special

In this episode we attend the SA FibreFeast The Yarn show organised by @yarnarama and @purlandfriends. We chose the winner of our give away with our random number selector. You have to listen to see if your number was revealed. We discuss our purchases and much much more.We talk with:Bella from @craft by Bella.Tara from @fennecfoxcoJamo from @jamo.store.Melissa from @strandedinoz.Shelley Husband from @spincushions.Special appearance from @colagirl74 husband re: 'she's a...

03-11
51:24

knitting two socks in one and other woolshit

This week we talk in detail about knitting two socks in one Anna Karenina style.Also on this episode the finishing of the kitten project andwe discuss Visible mending a short animation on knitting that has been nominated for a BAFTA awardhttps://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000009223668/visible-mending.html@sammoreanimate @tensionbirds @hamiltonbrownIn the News, farmers burn wool as it is not worth selling.Perfect listening while knitting.

02-20
44:20

knitting a kitten and other knitwittery

In this episode we discuss: knitting the kitten by @Claire Garland of dot pebbles.a free sample from @greatsouthernyarn @fibrefeast and our great adventure when we podcast there. some chat on getting chocolate out of knitting. Stories from Japan #skiing #yarn #balaclavathe knitting dictionary and words that may seem like everyday words but are really knitting terms #cake #frog #wip #vanillaalso mentioned@craftbybella@strandedinoz@yarntrader@sosu@hedgehogfibre#yarnbowl#cum...

02-12
43:26

Hyberknitwittery

In this episode we talk about our last 2 weeks knitting @StephenWest's #Hyberknitting KAL.Other topics are: @FibreFeast SA coming up in March.Knitting a cat by Claire Garland @dotpebblesTaking knitting needles on an aeroplane.ColourworkGuardian Article on Fair isle. www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/holding-pattern-fair-isle-wooliessock knitting.Vivacious 4ply.Perfect listening while knitting.

01-23
47:33

Hyberknitting

In this episode we talk extensively about the first 12 sections of the Westknits snowscape knit. It's such an interesting pattern with lots of intricate details. Listen to our successes and difficulties with the tips and trips we learned along the way.Perfect listening while knitting.

01-08
49:31

Steek Out

In this episode we talk about Steeking (you can see a short reel of us cutting our Steeks on the wool_shit instagram page) #steekthiscoffeecosy @RachelHenry @RemilyknitsWe also talk about sewing knitted seams. #Mattressstitchposting knits overseas and potential tax payments at the destination.Knitting slippers #cadeautjeslipper by @ysoldaTeague Knitting baby rompers #littlesistersromper @petiteknitsmentions @tincanknits@yarntrader@louieandLolaand much much morePerfect listenin...

12-11
51:45

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