34: From Viking Textiles to Modern Magic – Meet Steph, Our Knitting Coach

In this episode, I sit down with Steph – our knitting coach, multitalented maker, and the one who brings so much depth, history and humour into our community. We talk about her Norwegian heritage, her deep dive into Viking Age textiles, the unexpected twists that led her into knitting, and how her life experiences shape the way she teaches today. From woodcarving to quilt making, from Montana to Norwegian folk schools, from award-winning designs to her philosophy of “everything is fixable” – this conversation is full of heart. Full show notes can be found here Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Anne's Norwegian Knitting Conversations 00:39 Meet Steph: Team Anne's Knitting Coach 02:18 Steph's Norwegian Heritage and Family Stories 07:14 Steph's Knitting Journey: From Childhood to College 10:21 Diving into Viking Age Textiles 18:42 Joining Anne's Knitting Community 24:53 Norwegian Home Traditions and Decor 29:06 Grandma's Handmade Curtains 31:09 Home Decor Traditions 32:23 Dream Projects and Creative Aspirations 37:00 Designing Patterns: Challenges and Achievements 48:03 Knitting Philosophy and Evolution 50:02 Community and Connection 54:42 Final Thoughts and Farewell