I’ve thought about ribbon and someone suggested needle felting but I’ve come to a conclusion that it should be worn open! The fabric just isn’t stiff enough to stand up. How are you getting on with Staffin? I have it in my library but haven’t opened it. I’ve heard that the patterns isn’t the easiest to follow… Xx

That’s a very pragmatic approach! It’s a bit early to say about the Staffin pattern but I wouldn’t disagree so far. There was an issue with the size 5 chart (pattern repeat box missing) which Rebecca is correcting. Teething problem. Looking good so far.

Thank you! 😊 I just knit a lot, not particularly fast I don’t think… Xx

Absolutely! I was so excited to have found a spot in good natural light that I completely failed to check the frame. Will double check next time before recording Xx

@@pennydavies6253 it’s available in English, in Stands of Joy Vol. 2. I was gifted the Finnish copy, hence knitting it in Finnish 😉

@@Bethene0317 I nearly cried when I looked at the recording afterwards! I thought I was in frame when I started, will check properly next time! Xx

Perfect…I really wanted to see the sweaters….although your walls are nice

@@janescarisbrick6986 My dad’s partner was diagnosed few years ago. It’s tough.

@@joyofthings I’ve been following them on social media for a while. I didn’t realise they are biggest in Europe! I’m waiting for them to put Drops yarn in the shop (they’re planning to) and I’ll definitely be visiting then! Xx

@@lisette1580 I did! Xx

@@lsdev4229 I never thought of that! Brilliant idea. Thank you ❤️

It’s exactly the same here. I watch many podcasts and it’s definitely increased in the recent months. Feel like they’re pushing monthly paid for membership without adverts. At least I get a prompt to join it nearly every time I log in. It’s becoming tempting with so many adverts on the free KZbin site 😉

Glad you like them!

It’s very easy and so enjoyable ❤️

I’ve worn my red Peggy so much!

Thank you so much!

@@janescarisbrick6986 wow! 12 cast on’s! Is that over 12 days of Christmas? I think I cast on 7 things over Easter and thought that was insane 🤣 I’m very close to my normal one knit-at-a time

@KnitsFromLincolnshire it was over more than 12 days but fun. I used to be a one at a time

@@juliebanham300 I’m knitting on my second one now. And I don’t think there’s mistakes as such. It’s just not as clear as it could be. If you remember that all odd rows are the right side and all even rows are the wrong side, it flows fine. This time, After the initial garter border, I did go straight into the eyelets and then into seed stitch, as I felt that garter stitch and seed were so similar that they shouldn’t be next to each other. I hope that helps! Xx

@@juliebanham300 I highly recommend it! Ella loves hers so much that I’m not even allowed to look at it 🤣 But I’m knitting one for me now so we can both have one Xx

That's a great help thank you. And thanks for the recommendation. I've wanted to knit a blanket for a while now and have been trying to decide on a pattern and it is so much better starting a project that someone has recommended. I'll use the same yarn as you too :)

Glad you like them!

Wonderful!

Thank you! 😊

This is such a complicated subject! In general I love natural fibres; wool, alpaca, merino, mohair, bamboo… But where things become complicated is where you start knitting them! Choosing the right size needles and the right gauge for the yarn is so difficult. Some yarns perform best when knitted at a tight gauge and others when knitted on a loose gauge, giving them room to bloom. Add different patterns, textures, lace, cables etc and again different yarns perform differently. I think the best results are achieved when using the yarn suggested in the pattern. But that’s not always affordable and you might want to use yarn that you already have in the stash! It’s such a trial and error process! I generally love more rustic yarns, maybe because I was raised in Finland, wrapped in rustic workhorse yarn (Novita 7 Brothers). But at the same time I’m feeling that I need more delicates knits in my wardrobe for going out. I’m as confused as any other knitter! But I’ve just been watching other 2024 knitting recap videos and listened carefully how others feel about different yarns and what they’ve achieved and I think I want to try Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt next for a DK weight warm & rustic sweater. I’m quickly falling in love with Petite Knits Storm Sweater! Sorry that this doesn’t answer anything, but I find it a challenging subject! Very, very interesting but not an easy one to get right Xx

Thank you so much 😁

I hadn’t even thought about it, but looking back, all my sweaters are quite oversized! But I’ve just cast on the Elisabeth Blouse by Petite Knit and it only has 6cm positive ease, so much more fitted than I’ve been knitting /wearing. Time will tell if I like wearing it! Xx

I really must do that! It would work well as a folded turtleneck! Thank you! I hadn’t thought of altering the collar! Xx

Thanks so much! 😊

Glad you like them!

Yay, thank you!

@@heatherheather3624 Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️

@@knitgirl.7676 so many beautiful patterns and yarns in my house in 2024. Very lucky ❤️

@@lisette1580 it’s so cosy!!! Enjoy ❤️

@@pennydavies6253 ❤️

@@theginghamgirl6970 it’s the Quill Tee. Here’s more info: ravel.me/WithLoveFromLN1/qt Xx

You are so welcome! I’ve got everything noted down on my Ravelry too at www.ravelry.com/projects/WithLoveFromLN1 Xx

Thanks for watching!

You are so welcome!

Me too!!

Happy new year!! ❤️

Working on it! Xx

Thank you! You too!

Thank you so much!

Happy new year!

You are so welcome!

Thank you ❤️ Happy new year!

That’s so kind! I do have couple of patterns on my wish list on Ravelry. Took me a while to find it, I’m sure it’s moved! 🙈 www.ravelry.com/people/WithLoveFromLN1/queue?wishlist=true

@ Thank you. I can find your wish list but it seems very much as if I will be buying it for me, not you. I have done it before and I can’t remember what was different. I’ll keep trying. Happy New Year!

@ I’ve managed it now. Two patterns are on their way to you. That’s a good excuse to put some more patterns on your wish list 😊😊😊

Thank you so much! I have received both. I really appreciate them and can’t wait to cast on. Thank you ❤️

Warm welcome! Xxx