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Anne's Norwegian KnittingAuthor: Anne Fjeld
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40: Patterns Are Instructions – Not Lessons
Friday, 16 January, 2026
In this week’s Stranded Thought, Anne reflects on how knitting patterns used to look – and how our expectations of them have changed. Back in the day, even complex sweaters were knit from a single folded page with tiny text, small diagrams, and very few words. Today, patterns are longer, more detailed, and often expected to explain not just what to do, but why. In this Stranded Thought, Anne explores the difference between:– Patterns as instructions– Teaching as a separate craft– And why not everything needs to be understood right away to move forward She also shares a familiar moment from her teaching: when the explanation hasn’t quite landed yet – and why sometimes the best thing you can do is simply follow the next step and let understanding come later. A thoughtful reflection on trust, learning, and letting the knitting lead the way.
