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Episode 202 Monday, November 9, 2026 On the Needles 0:55 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Secret NYC yarn shop HM Nabavian (not ravelry link)   Four Seasons Sock Set by Summer Lee, Firebird Yarns Rainbow Tweed in Sour Apple, black yarn (PSP 1st quarter challenge)-- DONE!!   Sweater Weather Gnome by Sarah Schira, Farmers Daughters Fibers sport in One Stab, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in white and moss (from SWW 2025) – DONE!!   Strata Gem test knit by Tania Lavalle, Three Irish Girls Springvale Worsted in Smoke & Mirrors (2010!)   Field trip down Goldhawk Road for fabric shopping.   On the Easel 10:41 National Gallery of Art in London The Wallace Collection The Courtauld Gallery Tate Britain The Royal Academy of Arts Tate Modern   The Frick in NYC The Met The Whitney   On the Table 21:35   Nigella Express by Nigella Lawson: Turkey Fillets with Anchovy, Gherkin and dill Green eggs and ham Pollo alla cacciatora  Mustard pork chops  Caribbean cream   London Bites: Borough Market Lina Stores Yashin Sushi Ottolenghi 50 Chenye On the Nightstand 35:07 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Happy Marriage by Tahar Ben Jelloun, trans by André Naffis-Sahely Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol 3 by Beth Brower (audio) Murder on Sex Island by Jo Firestone (audio) Sex on Murder Island by Jo Firestone (audio) It’s Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros  A Divided Duty by Seanan McGuire The Flower Court by Kate Elliott (Jan 12, 2027)   The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Book 8 (and now I wait…) by Beth Brower A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin  

Episode 201 October 22, 2026 On the Needles 2:34 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan– DONE!!!   Sailboats and Stripes Baby Sweater by Lena Mathisson, Knit Picks Brava Baby in light grey, orange and blue steel– DONE!!   Cuff Club Vol 1 by Summer Lee, Yarnaceous Fibers Salta Fingering in Yarns We Meet on Vacation (The Larrea + WIFEY!)   Four Seasons Sock Set by Summer Lee, Firebird Yarns Rainbow Tweed in Sour Apple, black yarn (PSP 1st quarter challenge)   Sweater Weather Gnome by Sarah Schira, Farmers Daughters Fibers sport in One Stab, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in white and moss (from SWW 2025 (forgot last time)   Strata Gem test knit by Tania Lavalle, Three Irish Girls Springvale Worsted in Smoke & Mirrors (2010!) On the Easel 15:45 Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller in Arnhem The Victoria & Albert Museum, plus Schiaparelli exhibit The British Museum On the Table 32:09   Pork Milanese with Apple-Fennel Slaw - by Jenny Rosenstrach   Peanut lime vinaigrette from Weekday Vegetarians: get simple   Spinach Frittata with Sweet Potato Hash Crust from Cookie & Kate   Fortnum & Mason, bagel bar, hot chocolate counter, etc etc. Aiming for ottolenghi too.    On the Nightstand 41:36 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   The Light Years (The Cazalet Chronicles #1) by Elizabeth Jane Howard  Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol. 2 by Beth Brower (audio) Trade of Blood (Ana & Din Mysteries #3) by Robert Jackson Bennett (audio) A Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard (audio) The Trial of Magdalena Overmorrow by Caitriona Moran (Nov. 10) Small Boat by Vincent Delacroix, Trans by Helen Stevenson Under Story by Chloe Benjamin The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon

Episode 200 October 5,  2026   Over 100K downloads! 8th Anniversary! On the Needles 3:26 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Monica's fav project:  Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee , AVFKW La Bien Aimée Merino Singles and Merino silk in a Day by the Bay   Cortney’s fave: Vesna Tee by Life_is_cozy   135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan     Cuff Club Vol 1 by Summer Lee, Yarnaceous Fibers Salta Fingering in Yarns We Meet on Vacation (The Larrea + WIFEY!)   Four Seasons Sock Set by Summer Lee, Firebird Yarns Rainbow Tweed in Sour Apple, black yarn (PSP 1st quarter challenge)   Sailboats and Stripes Baby Sweater by Lena Mathisson, Knit Picks Brava Baby in Steel Blue, Orange and Light Grey On the Easel 14:45   Monica's fav art: bog (177), dinosaur with scarf (182), o’keefe (185)  Cort's fav art: Landscape of Henningsvaer, Norway, in oil   Calendar to the printer! Filoli hiccup On the Table 25:13   Monica's fav food: not vodka sauce Pasta, green curry meatball soup (IDOD), many ways with sheet pan gnocchi,  dash burgers,  Parma trip!   Kale and Mushroom Pot Pie from Simply Julia– September cookbook Walnut “sausage” patties Sweet potato hash   Coffee and Walnut cake nigella’s buttercream plus Buttered Walnut Cake from Snacking Cakes   Cort's Fave new recipe/flavor profile: Anchovy butter salmon with capers & Chives   On repeat: Chimichangas Overnight Oats On the Nightstand 41:45 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Monica's Fav book: Land by Maggie O’Farrell   RF Kuang reading   The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1 by Beth Brower (audio) The Slantwise Histories by Alix E. Harrow (oct 20) Inkpot Gods by Seanan McGuire Love and Other Monsters by Emily Franklin Monsters of Ohio by John Scalzi (Nov 2) We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman   Cortney’s fave read (thus far): The Loneliness of Sonia & Sunny by Kiran Desai   Under Story by Chloe Benjamin (temp. pause) The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol, 6 & 7 by Beth Brower First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

Episode 199 September 23, 2026 On the Needles 2:22 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan     Anker’s Shirt by Petit Knit, Firebird Yarn Rainbow Tweed in Sour Apple– DONE!! On the Easel 8:08   Filoli Gilded Age Floral exhibit Matisse at sfmoma   Calendar finished!! *No gouachevember this year! On the Table 18:11 Tex mex meatballs from Simply Julia   Chicken with apples and curry Dinner: A Love Story   Bacon Jalapeno Chicken Smash Burgers Recipe - The Washington Post   Chicken with Anchovy butter & chives from Melissa Clark Dinner: Changing the Game Sushi Making at Morimoto in Napa, CA CCSF Chef’s Table restaurant in San Francisco On the Nightstand 30:00 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Burn of the Everflame by Penn Cole An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister Fibonacci by Tom Harrits (oct 13) A Wall Is Also a Road by Annalee Newitz (oct 6) S. by JJ Abrams and Doug Dorst   The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (DNF)  

Episode 198 September 10, 2026 On the Needles 2:24 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film– DONE!!   135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan     SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy in Butterfly Kisses, West Wool Hex in Explore (blue- shocking, I know)   Simple Baby Cap 1 by Susan B. Anderson, Gusto Wool– DONE!   Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect  On the Easel 9:24 Gouache painting class Finished the envelopes! Oils! On the Table 15:48 What Can I Bring by Casey Elsass Staycation Salt & vinegar salsa verde   Linger by Hetty Liu McKinnon (yes again) Eggplant Puttanesca Peaches and Cream with Chile Crisp   Chicken salad with diced pickles Rye crackers from Dinner: Changing the Game by Melissa Clark Anchovy salmon with chives–OH MY, SO GREAT! From Melissa Clark Meatballs wth Marmalade glaze from Melissa Clark   On the Nightstand 28:14 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Hugos!  Yeah The Everlasting!     The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum (audio) Black Bag by Luke Kennard The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester (audio)   The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5   Bingo 43:38 WE’RE DONE!!  Listen to the episode to see if you’ve won!   Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it’s free)   Prizes! Jen of Down Cellar Studio: free knitting kit: pattern, yarn and spa goodies Keri Fischer-Seehuetter's Ravelry Store patriotic star coasters Charlotte of Blue Shine Art: free class Daria of Daria Penta Art & Illustration: fun sticker sheets Jenny of Dinner a Love Story: free year of substack and copy of Weekday Vegetarians vol 1 & 2 (and second set of books entry for those who complete Cooking Only Bingo) Rancho Gordo deluxe gift box Jen of Books are My People: two free months of substack so book club!   Monica’s Bingo: Appetizer menu: cocktail club salsa verde Craft usa: baby hat Usa food: s’mores! Read aloud?? Cortney’s Bingo: Read aloud; austen synopsis Menu of appetizers  

Episode 197 August 27, 2026 On the Needles 1:19 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film   135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan     SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy in Butterfly Kisses, West Wool Hex in Explore (blue- shocking, I know)   Postcard! IG link from Hunter Hammerson On the Easel 16:52 Sewing: the silk tie tassel charms   Envelopes for the calendars Oil painting and easel swap out?! On the Table 21:01 The Most Addictive Orzo salad by Jenny Rosenstrach(could have access if you win bingo!)   Skirt steak and corn & feta salad by Ali Slagle from I Dream of Dinner   Cheesy Green Chile Bean Bake Recipe Part of bean bake formula   Key Lime Bars *perfect* chicken cutlets White bean & spinach (with carmelized onions, garlic, aquafava, parm) Focaccia Loaf (SUCCESS!!) On the Nightstand 35:34 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung The Girl with a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean (audio)  Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos by Seanan McGuire A Snake Among Swans by Hannah Kaner The Scarlet Ball by Nghi Vo Broken Dove by Dani Francis The Lost Spectacular by Zoe Duhaime The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel (audio)   Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovich Heather by Caitlin Mullen Whistler by Ann Patchett Bingo 1:01:56 Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2026 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it’s free)   Prizes! Jen of Down Cellar Studio: free knitting kit: pattern, yarn and spa goodies Keri Fischer-Seehuetter's Ravelry Store patriotic star coasters Charlotte of Blue Shine Art: free class Daria of Daria Penta Art & Illustration: fun sticker sheets Jenny of Dinner a Love Story: free year of substack and copy of Weekday Vegetarians vol 1 & 2 (and second set of books entry for those who complete Cooking Only Bingo) Rancho Gordo deluxe gift box Jen of Books are My People: two free months of substack so book club!   Monica’s Bingo: Craft colorful: confetti cookies? Ssal socks? postcard!   Cortney’s Bingo: Vacay cook: key lime bars Read American: Whistler  

Episode 196 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 On the Needles 1:55 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info   FLOCK!   OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film   Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect    135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan     SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy in Butterfly Kisses, West Wool Hex in Explore (blue- shocking, I know)       On the Easel 23:40 Some sewing—brown travel pants, cheer uniform & hemmed 3 pairs of denim.   Matisse exhibit at SFMoma On the Table 28:48   Cafe Suliman Mr West Monorail espresso  Sushi Kashiba   Not vodka sauce pasta: oh yes this is tasty   Pasta primavera—meh. Salmon with pickled cucumber salad On the Nightstand 41:40 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Life Out of Order by Audrey Niffenger Seasons of Glass and Iron by Amal el-Mohtar My Pen Is the Wing of a Bird: New Fiction by Afghan Women A Perfect Hand by Ayelet Waldman (audio) The Week of Colors by Elena Garro    John of John by Douglas Stuart Bingo 53:19 Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2026 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it’s free) Monica’s Bingo New technique: intarsia POC book: tapestry of fate or good talk Read laugh: Perfect Hand   Cortney’s Bingo Finished a WIP: brown travel pants Award nominee: John of John (long listed for Booker prize) Summer refresher at Dear SF show.

Episode 195 July 30, 2026 On the Needles 1:51 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info   Show Your Colors Tee by Sari Nordlund, De Rerum Natura Antigone in Lune and Voie Lactée (moon and milky way!)-- DONE!!   OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film   Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect    135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan     SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy in Butterfly Kisses, West Wool Hex in Explore (blue- shocking, I know) On the Easel 9:41 Oils! Envelopes! Dragonflies!   On the Table 20:58 Sarti Rosa is here!   Japanese Curry- Tenderheart   July cookbook: minimalist cooks at home by mark bittman Sausage and grapes Paella Chicken with sweet and sour sherry sauce and mushrooms   Chicken Enchiladas mash up from America’s Test Kitchen and Skinny Taste. Chicken pancake–blank canvas recipe NOT Vodka sauce pasta!!! SO GREAT! On the Nightstand 35:01 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Good Talk by Mira Jacob Repetition by Vigdis Hjorth, trans by Charlotte Barslund Teo’s Durami by Elaine U. Cho The Tapestry of Fate by Shannon Chakraborty An Edge Sharp Enough by Jesse Q. Sutanto Bodies of Magic by Freye Marske Son of Nobody by Yann Martel Land by Maggie O’Farrell   Land by Maggie O’Farrell The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai Bingo 53:09 Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2026 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it’s free)   Monica’s bingo WC cooking: japanese curry WC crafting: de rerum natura is french! (thanks wanderlustknits for the inspo!)   Cortney’s Bingo Sweet & Spicy–NOT vodka sauce Read POC–Kiran Desai  

Episode 194 July 16, 2026   Christmas in july I got a little idea On the Needles 3:01 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info   OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film   135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan     Show Your Colors Tee by Sari Nordlund, De Rerum Natura Antigone in Lune and Voie Lactée (moon and milky way!)   On the Easel 8:47 Color charts for DaVinci oils and Holbein oils. Norway pitch On the Table 15:03 Peachy Pink Spritz!   Cucumber caesar salad   Julia Turshen Zucchini parm   braised chickpeas with zucchini and pesto – smitten kitchen   Sausage, potato and kale mini pies Celery Salad Bolognese and meatballs Old fashioned buttermilk loaf–meh Pesto Chicken  Corn Salad   **Summertime Treat Box How to Make a Cookie Advent Calendar - Justine Doiron NYT Cookie Week Petit Fours with Mark Bittman poundcake recipe filled with apricot jam and less-sweet almond buttercream, blood orange glaze. Strawberry Sandwich cookies (just the shells because I overrolled, overbaked them) from 100 cookies Chocolate chip cookie sticks Raspberry Macarons with olallabery crème Lemon Florals Blueberry & Pear pâte de fruits   On the Nightstand 40:56 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   New American Literary Canon: Two Books from Each State & Territory | Strand Bookstore   Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan (audio- Julia Whelan!) Hell’s Heart by Alexis Hall A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett (Shadow of the Leviathan #2) Mrs Shim is a Killer by Kang Jiyoung, trans by Paige Morris The Typing Lady and Other Fictions by Ruth Ozeki   Painting the Light by Sally Cabot Gunning A Perfect Hand by Ayelet Waldman Bingo 55:45 Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2026 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it’s free)   Prizes! Jen of Down Cellar Studio: free knitting kit: pattern, yarn and spa goodies Keri Fischer-Seehuetter's Ravelry Store patriotic star coasters Charlotte of Blue Shine Art: free class Daria of Daria Penta Art & Illustration: fun sticker sheets Jenny of Dinner a Love Story: free year of substack and copy of Weekday Vegetarians vol 1 & 2 (and second set of books entry for those who complete Cooking Only Bingo) Rancho Gordo deluxe gift box Jen of Books are My People: free month of substack so book club!   Monica’s Bingo: Spritz! Summertime book: dolly all the time New recipe/old book and WC country: salad niçoise from Mastering the Art of French Cooking   Cortney’s Bingo: Craft color—oil paint color charts Cook from a WC country—French macarons & pâté de fruits Read a funny book—A Perfect Hand

Episode 193 Wednesday, July 1, 2026 On the Needles 2:54 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     West knits SSAL Olive Knits 4 day kal (10th year! Last one!)   OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film   135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan     Link for sweater cabinet post, sweater that she’s wearing is Harvest Flower. And I also love the Polina vest   Seamwork Fern blouse (membership required) On the Easel 18:18 Oil painting, and envelope painting. On the Table 20:47 June cookbook: justine cooks by Justine Doiron Baked kale salad with chili quinoa Broccolini, balsamic, burrata, amen Tiny Salted Tiramisu cookies   Peach scone & upside down coffee cake fails. Chicken chimichanga (oven baked) & frittata on repeat On the Nightstand 31:17 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild (audio) Last One Out by Jane Harper Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty Platform Decay by Martha Wells Why Q Needs U by Danny Bate   When the Devil Holds the Candle by Karin Fossum 41:08 Londoners: … by Craig Taylor This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth Bingo 48:54 Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2026 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    Omg the prizes!! Jen of Down Cellar Studio: free pattern Keri Fischer-Seehuetter's Ravelry Store patriotic star coasters Charlotte of Blue Shine Art: free class Daria of Daria Penta Art & Illustration: fun sticker sheets Jenny of Dinner a Love Story: free year of substack and copy of Weekday Vegetarians vol 1 & 2 Rancho Gordo deluxe gift box Jen of Books are My People: free month of substack so book club!   Monica’s Bingo: Cook for a crowd X2   Cortney’s Bingo: New project–lace top New recipe/old cookbook–coffee cake Book set in summertime–Pineapple Street More books from WC countries–Mad Mabel, The Devil Holds the Candle, Londoners Create...WC country–Norwegian animals