I found your site a few weeks ago and have become a fan girl. Thank goodness for Lego’s. Years ago my son was in his room a it got quiet. I went in to find he was washing his baby sister’s hair with Desatin diaper sauce. Do you know how difficult it is to get that out of the scalp pours??? lol. My goodness, it’s a wonder we don’t have time to knit. Diane

Cute dress! I wish I liked wearing dresses but I don’t 😮. Lovely podcast as usual. Sorry I don’t have a summer pattern to share with you, I’m currently finishing up a winter cabled hat with worsted weight. 😃 Trying to use up stash and I felt like making something with cables so it is what it is.

My kids keep reminding me that it isn’t a shiny face. The term is “dewy.” 😂

Lovely podcast! I gave up planting bulbs, unless they are Daffodils. They are the only ones that are left alone. Also deer leave the plants alone. Win win!

Your dress looks beautiful! I love the elastic. Did you make the flower embroidery in your background? I’m curious about your decor and the pieces that came from your grandma’s antique shop! I am a big reader, I’d love to hear what you are reading too.

What a lovely dress you made, it looks so good on you 💃I recently made a summer knit - a summer tee called Ever in the book Form by Kim Hargreaves and I ❤ it. It looks so good in the colour I chose. Happy summer knitting and God bless you and your family ❤

Hi, your new dress is gorgeous! And the neckline finishing is lovely. I agree, it just added a very pretty pizazz to the dress. The fabric and colour is so beautiful, as is your very neat lining of the top. Really glad I found you, I really enjoy your vids. It’s like a lovely visit. Currently working on an Elton Cardigan for my Mom in Malabrigo Carribeano (teal green, blues & purple) with Drops kid silk in matching teal green called Petrol. And summer knitting usually involves socks. So lacy socks on the needles too. Also still working on my Belle Histoire Tee. I love it. Definitely a pretty knit. I’m doing mine in 100% cotton rather than the mohair/silk yarn shown in the pattern. Hope you find what’s after your chickens, check thoroughly for any possible entry by predators in their coop. They are sneaky and find spots to dig under. If they are free range, that can be trickier, might be eagles etc. they swoop down and leave no trace behind.

Yes! I love flower gardening as well as knitting. Can’t wait for the garden tour.

Oh wow 🎉 I’m so excited to have won. Thank you 😘. I love your dress. Makes me want to dust off my sewing machine. I have an antique machine too that I love using occasionally. I hen my second child was born almost 25 years ago my hubby bought me a new machine. It’s getting there in age as well but those good old basic Kenmore machines are so good. I love your advent wrap. Makes me also want to work on a project with my advent yarns. I’d love a fade project. I’ll send you an email with my info. Thanks again ❤

That dress is just beautiful! The fabric is so pretty and that little elastic tick in the middle makes it look so good!

wait you live in NC!!! I live in the middle of nc about 30 minutes from Greensboro, that’s so crazy to find someone else from NC 😁

i’ve been wanting to add a crochet picot edge to a few of my tank wips! currently making a barbie pink ribbed to measure tank and i was just going to add a picot to the neckline

The dress is so beautiful and looks very wellmade :)

Opossums take chickens one at a time, usually from the coop as they are roosting. We lost quite a few to them.

I used to get canker sores frequently; when I starting eating gluten free, I haven’t had one since

I am also looking forward to a pink (yay PINK!) UPwards Top. That yellow one turned out so cute that now I want to knit one too! With the Vilma Top, you could always just tea stain the tank/vest once you’re finished. I’ve done that successfully with cotton in the past.

Love your ranunculus. I definitely want to knit one. I'm currently knitting the Ilha sweater. It is almost the same color as your ranunculus, but it is a sandnes garn line yarn, and I'm knitting it in a short sleeve for summer. Until next time happy knitting. Diane

So happy to see you again! That dress is so cool... I wanna make one! very inspiring :) I'm knitting a vest I hope will be very multi seasonal but also reading a ton and knitting a lot less than usual.

Hi from Florida. I really look forward to seeing you. How much baby bee yarn did you use to make your ranauculus?

Enjoying your podcast, yellow kitty behind you is beautiful, love the way its sitting on you top, likes your knitting.

Hello from Ireland ☘ I love your Summer tshirt, its such a pretty colour, I love the way your cat is so relaxed.

YESSS I cannot wait to see a hot pink tank top with the crochet edge. It is going to look so GOOD!! Also you should totally add a portion to the podcasts of which books you are reading/finished!!!!!!:)))))))))))))))) I would love that

So good to see you - love the shorter, more frequent episodes!

That dress looks fabulous!! Soooo gorgeous!

Love this new episode! If you wanted a good strapless bra recommendation and don't mind investing a lil more into one, I love the brand Pepper. Their strapless bras fit well and are surprisingly comfortable (made for smaller chests).

The dress is stunning.and so is your ranunculus. Lovel episode ❤

Love your podcast!!

I'm one of your newer subscribers. I am definitely enjoying your content. I know it's cliche but I promise you will miss the sound of those legos someday!

The yarn at the end of episode is gorgeous. I see a pair of socks in them

LOVE the vlog with you in that room. Great soft lighting and peaceful

Absolutely think you’re adorable and love all of your knits! So, so inspiring! Love your color choices! BTW your decor is perfect! Would love to hear more about your homeschooling…you’ve mentioned it a couple of times! Thanks for sharing!

I have only just found your channel and really enjoyed my time listening whilst knitting 😊

Another great video! Love hearing your son rummage through his Legos. So happy to see creative kids not on the computer. Love seeing all your works and looking forward to seeing your finished projects. Happy Knitting!

Your bedroom is great for podcasting! And I can definitely relate to the Lego situation, with 5 sons! I love your knits, as always!I’ve started an advent wrap also….need to get back to it!

Thank you so much fore your creative content I love the cottage core vibe and always love when I see your podcasts pop up on my screen I live in the uk in a cottage in the countryside of Northumberland and knitting is my creative outlet. Which is so helpful with our mental health and happiness. Keep going with your posts I and many people are enjoying them so thank you again.

I totally get what you mean about wanting to knit with colorful yarn, and knitting being an artistic outlet!

Congratulations on 5000, love all of your projects.

Congratulations on 5000! Your set up in the basement is just fine. Noises were not bothersome at all. My sweet spot for WIPS is 4-6. More than that stresses me out and I end up going into finishing mode so that I can whittle them down. You are drawn to those blues and greens because they look great on you. I am more drawn to warm colors because they look better on me. It’s so fun to explore color theory.

Congratulations on reaching 5K! I think that is quite an accomplishment. You are a beautiful knitter and lovely inside and out. Thanks for sharing part of your life with us.

16:47 I think it’s really healthy to have a balance. And I tend to find seasons that I lean more towards one than the other!

Downstairs, upstairs - anywhere is good! I love your podcast and especially love it when we get to see your children . My favorite thing about myself is my freckles so I would love to win that yarn!

13:24 You can definitely just knit without increases if you want! I have done it on a couple and it mostly just disappears into the underarm. If you really wanted to keep the look of the increases (especially if they have a decorative element as well), I wonder if you could increase accordingly and hide a decrease immediately next do it?

Your advent wrap is absolutely adorably colorful!! I'm glad you decided to keep knitting on it 😍 I love your thoughts on knitting colorfully instead of all practical - I feel like I'm starting to come out of the "always knitting practical basics" and embracing the color of the art :)

Hello! Can you repeat the 1st podcast you said you watch. Someting crafts? I foudn your channel last week and am binge watching while knitting :). I have a knitting and crochet school called Naomi & Noah knit school in England and I am also a professional gardener and Christian so we have those things in common . You are an absolute joy :). Warm wishes Naomi

I'm so excited for you to have hit 5K!!! Don't downplay it at all. That is a huge accomplishment. I thoroughly enjoy every episode and your gentle spirit. Thank you for continuing to share with us.

If I needed the yoke to be deeper I would increase to follow the pattern but then k2tog to keep the count the same. That way you have the same raglan look without actually increasing. Great episode and I thought it was fine recording in your basement. I don't see a problem with wherever it is easier for you :) See you next week. -Jenn

Your recording is perfect as is your home decor. Glad you didnt frog the shawl. The pink tones are gorgeous, reminds me of spring flowers. The pink tones suit your complexion. ❤ My first sweet grandchild Kiara arrived last night, 5 weeks premature but she is doing well. I had 2 boys, no girls. Knitting frantically. Finished the Tulip dress for her. Now doing the Sunday suit by Petite Knits. My understanding is, if you continue knitting the yoke without including increases, it should get longer but not wider. But be careful as it goes down over your shoulders that it wont be too tight.

I just found your channel with your last episode and subscribed immediately. Your excitement in sharing your projects is contagious and absolutely delightful to watch. And hearing kids playing in the background is precious to my empty nesting heart ❤️

How fun. U definitely happily persevere 🥰 I raised 8 children & 2 foster children so i totally get the 'distractions' lol Is becoming of u with all the pastel colors u r picking these days of knitting. I have so much fun these days knitting & crocheting home decor, like small curtains & hand towels as well as the usual garment & accessories. So many choices. Love the whimsey yarn. Keep having fun & enjoying ur craft & ur life. Its all worth the investment 💟

Love all of the projects you have in the works, lady!💗Also so with you on both having a slow/low inspiration season - it happens! - and on knitting being like art, I would never buy something neon, but knit it?? Yes, ma’am. I indeed will buy and knit with the crazy, vibrant yarn.😆