39: From the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse – A Knitting Conversation

In this first Anne & Steph episode of 2026, they settle in for a reflective and honest – but also warm and smiling – conversation about transition: leaving one season behind and stepping into another, both in life and in knitting. They talk openly about fear, habits, and what the past year has carried with it, while gently turning their attention toward what lies ahead. Along the way, they reflect on the value of knitting journals and creative notes, and why writing things down matters more than we think – especially over time. The conversation also weaves through what’s happening in the knitting world right now, with updates on courses, upcoming patterns, and a warm reminder that there is no such thing as “not a real knitter”. It’s a calm, thoughtful, and quietly joyful conversation, with laughter woven through the reflections – the kind of episode that keeps you company as you knit, one stitch at a time.   Link to transcript and shownotes   Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Anne's Norwegian Knitting Conversations01:08 Reflecting on 2025 and Welcoming 202602:09 A Personal Story: Fear of Snakes07:37 New Year Resolutions and Goals14:36 Knitting Journals and Creative Projects18:15 The Eternity Sweater Project19:19 The Challenge of the New Design19:52 Importance of Keeping a Journal21:39 New Beginnings in the Community23:32 Upcoming Pattern Release: Anita Aspires28:46 Encouragement for New Knitters33:02 Podcast Plans for the New Year