🧶 Stranded Thoughts #1: Knit the Purls?
Welcome to the very first mini episode of Stranded Thoughts—a weekly dose of Norwegian knitting reflections, fun facts, and language quirks from Anne.
In this debut episode, Anne unravels a common source of confusion for English-speaking knitters: why she sometimes says “knit the purl stitches” in her classes – and what she really means!
🌟 You’ll hear about:
The charming linguistic tangle between Norwegian and English knitting terms
Why the word strikke in Norwegian covers all kinds of stitches
The cultural nuance behind “rett” (right) and “vrang” (wrong) stitches
And this week’s featured Norwegian word: vrang – stubborn, inside out, and full of meaning
Whether you’ve ever puzzled over pattern instructions or just love words as much as wool, this episode is for you.
📌 Mentioned in this episode:
Norwegian word of the week: vrang (pronounced [vr-ahng]) – meaning wrong side, inside out, or even stubborn
rett maske = knit stitch (literally: right stitch)
vrang maske = purl stitch (literally: wrong stitch)
🧵 Heads up: “Knit the purl” may not mean what you think – it’s just Norwegian-English translation mischief!
Thanks for listening—and remember: Knit your knits and purl your purls!
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Episode 1: The Journey, Inspiration, and Creation
In this episode of Anne's Norwegian Knitting Podcast, Anne and Steph discuss the origins of their podcast and delve into Anne's personal journey with knitting. They highlight the collaborative nature of their team and announce their commitment to creating regular podcast content. Anne reflects on how her knitting journey was influenced by family traditions and the unique creative process that led her to design signature patterns such as the Mountain Rose and the February Knit Bliss hat. They also explore Anne’s unique approach to pattern creation and the evolution of her business model to focus on community, history, and a love for knitting. Highlighting the creative inspirations and pivotal moments that shaped her career, Anne emphasizes her passion for fostering a supportive and enriching knitting community.
For transcript and show notes CLICK HERE
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