Anne's Norwegian Knitting
by Anne Fjeld
Latest episode
63: Is It Worth It?
63: Is It Worth It?
About this podcast
Hi, and welcome to Anne’s Norwegian Knitting – Conversations Where Knitting Meets Culture, Heart, and History.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 66 episodes
- 63: Is It Worth It? · 13 minWhat makes a virtual knitting retreat worth attending? Is it the presentations, the knitting, the history, or something much harder to put a price on? In this Stranded Thought…
- 62: The Way Wool Works · 55 minWhy can a wool sweater feel so light and still keep us warm? What gives yarn its bounce? And what does “worsted” actually mean? In episode 62, Anne and Steph welcome Northern…
- 61: The Heritage Knitter · 26 minA few years ago, during a group conversation, a beautiful woman and successful entrepreneur described me as a heritage knitter. She saw something back then that I’ve only…
- Bonus Episode: The Virtual Retreat Experience · 56 minJoin Anne and Steph alongside past attendees as they share what makes the Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat such a memorable experience. From Norwegian culture, history, and…
- 60: More Than Knitting: Inside Our Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat · 51 minThe Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat is about so much more than knitting. In this episode, Anne and Steph take you behind the scenes of creating an immersive weekend filled…
- Bonus Episode: Thank You, King Harald · 38 minToday was supposed to be a very different podcast episode. But on the morning of August 28, 2026, King Harald V of Norway passed away after 35 years on the throne. Before you…
- 59: Leave Your Mark in History · 1 h 5 minNorway has a centuries-old tradition of marking handmade objects with dates, initials, and symbols. Anne and Steph explore how these simple marks can preserve family stories…
- Episode 58: Quality over Quantity · 44 minIs knitting a race? Anne and Steph don't think so. In this episode, they explore why quality matters more than quantity, how slowing down can make you a better knitter, and why…
- Episode 57: Help me pick the colors! · 11 minNorwegian Wool Month is almost here, and I need your help! This episode can also be watched on YouTube. In this Stranded Thought, I share the story behind Norwegian Wool Month…
- 56: Norwegian Wool Month is back! · 48 minAfter a short summer break, Anne and Steph are back behind the microphones – and celebrating one full year of the podcast! In this episode, they look back on a wonderful…
- 55: Bunad – Tradition, Identity, and the Stories We Wear · 58 minIn this episode, Anne and Steph step into the world of the Norwegian bunad – the national costume rooted in history, identity, and craftsmanship. They explore what a bunad…
- 54: Talking Color – Intuition, Theory, and a Lot of Experimenting · 50 minIn this episode, Anne and Steph talk about choosing colors – why it can feel tricky, and how it becomes easier with a bit of understanding and practice. They explore different…
- 53: Pockets – A Small Piece of History · 38 minThis is a very visual episode, so if you’re listening on a traditional podcast platform, you might want to come back and watch it on YouTube as well. Podcast Episode 53 on…
- 52: The Story Behind the Eternity Shawl · 56 minBefore we start, this is a highly visual episode, so you might watch it on YouTube here: Podcast Episode 52 on YouTube In this episode, Anne and Steph dive into everything…
- 51: Picking Colours – Experience Beats Talent · 12 minPicking colours can feel intimidating – especially for a project like the Eternity Shawl with seven colours constantly interacting in different combinations. In this Stranded…
- 50: Norwegian Easter – Chickens, Skiing, Mysteries, and Knitting · 50 minIn 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…
- 49: Vacation Knitting · 31 minIn 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…
- 48: Why Fit Matters · 8 minIn 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…
- 47: The Truth About Fixing Mistakes in Knitting · 14 minA 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…
- 46: Making It Fit: Inside Level 2 · 46 minIn 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…
