The FibreWorks Podcast

Catherine Knutsson

A podcast about fibre, fleece, spinning, knitting, and friends in the fibre arts community. Hosted by Catherine Knutsson, owner and proprietress of the Small Bird Workshop. Visit her website and shop at smallbirdworkshop.com or on Instagram at smallbirdworkshop! read less
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Episode 9: Updatery and Breathing through a Straw
13-06-2022
Episode 9: Updatery and Breathing through a Straw
In this episode, host Catherine Knutsson apologizes for the gap between episodes, talks about the reasons for the gap, shares news about shipping, new yarns, and what she's working on, and introduces The Great Canadian Wool-a-long, an event celebration Canadian wool which will take place tween August 1 and October 31, 2022!Shownotes can be found at smallbirdworkshop.com/podcastEmail Catherine at smallbirdworkshop AT gmail DOT com or follow her on Instagram @smallbirdworkshop

Episodes

Episode 9: Updatery and Breathing through a Straw
13-06-2022
Episode 9: Updatery and Breathing through a Straw
In this episode, host Catherine Knutsson apologizes for the gap between episodes, talks about the reasons for the gap, shares news about shipping, new yarns, and what she's working on, and introduces The Great Canadian Wool-a-long, an event celebration Canadian wool which will take place tween August 1 and October 31, 2022!Shownotes can be found at smallbirdworkshop.com/podcastEmail Catherine at smallbirdworkshop AT gmail DOT com or follow her on Instagram @smallbirdworkshop
Episode 8: In which I do not pod-fade
02-04-2022
Episode 8: In which I do not pod-fade
In this episode, Catherine chats about fleece and farm visits, how she tests new yarns, the recent pop-up trunk show at the Beehive Wool Shop, and what the recent lack of episodes was all about!Show notes can be found at smallbirdworkshop.com
Episode 7: Mental Health, a Secret Project Reveal, and Let's Talk about Moths
22-02-2022
Episode 7: Mental Health, a Secret Project Reveal, and Let's Talk about Moths
In this episode, Catherine talks a little about her mental health challenges and offers some resources for anyone who might be struggling, she reveals a secret project that is no longer secret, and talks about how to prevent moths and what to do when the little forkers set up home in your...home.Show notes can be found at https://smallbirdworkshop.com/podcast, along with all the ways to get in touch!
Episode Six: Waxing Lyrically about Romney!
10-02-2022
Episode Six: Waxing Lyrically about Romney!
In this episode, Catherine has a bird report, a quick shop update, and a long lyrical wax about her love for Romney wool.Show notes can be found at smallbirdworkshop.com/podcastTo keep up-to-date and chat about the podcast, follow Catherine on Instagram  - @smallbirdworkshop.
The FibreWorks Podcast Episode 5: All things sock yarn
26-01-2022
The FibreWorks Podcast Episode 5: All things sock yarn
In this episode, host Catherine Knutsson bring you:The Bird ReportShop TalkAnd, a deep dive into all things sock yarn!Shownotes can be found at smallbirdworkshop.com/podcastFeel free to email Catherine at smallbirdworkshop AT gmail DOT com or follow her on Instagram at smallbirdworkshop!
Episode 4: Woolen and Worsted and Cormo, oh my!
10-01-2022
Episode 4: Woolen and Worsted and Cormo, oh my!
In this episode, host Catherine Knutsson gives a bird report, chats about she's working on, discusses worsted and woolen preparations and what that means for yarn, and features Cormo as the breed of the episode!
Episode 3: On the needles, mantras, and how many times did I say "streamlime"?
28-12-2021
Episode 3: On the needles, mantras, and how many times did I say "streamlime"?
This episode, I talk a lot about snow, because, well, there is a lot of it here on Vancouver Island! I also discuss projects, mantras for the new year, yarn and fibre in the works, and upcoming episodes that will answer listener questions!Show Notes can be found at smallbirdworkshop.com/podcastThanks so much for listening!
Episode 2: A Polypay update!
13-12-2021
Episode 2: A Polypay update!
Lots of things are happening at the Small Bird Workshop, so this episode includes updates on a variety of projects, including the erstwhile Polypay, along with upcoming tests, 2022 plans, and a chat about what happens when a fleece is very, very dirty.Show notes will be posted here and at smallbirdworkshop.com/podcast in a few hours!
Episode 1: The Very Beginning
29-11-2021
Episode 1: The Very Beginning
Hello!This is the very first episode of the Fibre Works podcast, brought to you by Catherine Knutsson, owner of the Small Bird Workshop. In this episode, I talk about why I've started a podcast, Polypal wool, Canadian wool, and where I hope to go from here.Visit my website at smallbirdworkshop.com/podcast or join me on Instagram at smallbirdworkshop!