Shopcast #274: New Yarn, Fun WIPs, and Special Guest Co-Host Ruth!
Airing 2/27/2026
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This week catch up with your hosts Maggie and special stand in host Ruth at The Woolly Thistle. Maggie and Ruth show off new yarn and restocked favorites, talk about their knitting and crochet projects (Ruth is a fabulous crocheter) and inspire us with new books to read. Our contributors to the Shopcast this week are Renee, Caitlin, and Kelsey! So be prepared to fall in love with the many projects Renee brings her segments, get Fair Isle inspired from Caitlin's adventures at Vogue Knitting Live, and catch up with Kesley as she talks new books and wips.
00:03:08:17 Link to contributor form. https://thewoollythistle.com/blogs/the-woolly-thistle/share-with-us-become-a-guest-on-the-shopcast
00:12:31:14 Link to Ruth’s channel “Counting Sheep”
00:42:09:17 Join the Colorwork KAL! https://thewoollythistle.com/pages/2026-colorwork-accessories-kal
00:59:44:10 Hillesvåg Blog https://thewoollythistle.com/blogs/the-woolly-thistle/meet-hillesvag-the-norwegian-mill-keeping-rare-breed-wool-alive
00:00 Intro
00:43 Ruth is Co-Hosting & Winner #1
10:16 The Coolest Crochet Vest
18:33 Renee’s Accessories & Such
31:13 Maggie’s WIPs
42:5 Caitlin’s Sweaters
53:21 Hillesvåg & WoolDreamers
1:07:46 Kelsey’s Inspirations
1:22:23 The Best Books
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