Anne's Norwegian Knitting

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 candlesThe Mountain Journey community projects: Doll Make-Along, Bread Basket, and Pot Holder patternsFelting tips and how to...

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...

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”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...