Anne's Norwegian Knitting

Bonus Episode: Thank You, King Harald

Today 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. Befo

59: Leave Your Mark in History

Norway 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 stor

Episode 58: Quality over Quantity

Is 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,

Episode 57: Help me pick the colors!

Norwegian 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 W

56: Norwegian Wool Month is back!

After 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

In 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 bun

54: Talking Color – Intuition, Theory, and a Lot of Experimenting

In 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 dif

53: Pockets – A Small Piece of History

This 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 o

52: The Story Behind the Eternity Shawl

Before 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 everythi

51: Picking Colours – Experience Beats Talent

Picking colours can feel intimidating – especially for a project like the Eternity Shawl with seven colours constantly interacting in different combinations. In this Str

50: Norwegian Easter – Chickens, Skiing, Mysteries, and Knitting

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 o

49: Vacation Knitting

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,

48: Why Fit Matters

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 hav

47: The Truth About Fixing Mistakes in Knitting

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 wo

46: Making It Fit: Inside Level 2

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 underst

45: Twelve Mittens, Twelve Constructions – A Mitten Is Not Just a Mitten

This episode is best watched on video here: https://youtu.be/iBVKc_Q8YkQ In this week’s Stranded Thought, Anne takes you behind the stitches and into the full world of t

44: Olympic Wool – Norwegian Knitting, Identity, and the Winter Games

🎥 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 f

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

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 m

42: From Viking Kings to Stained Glass – The Story Behind Nidaros Spires Sweater

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

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

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 c