1:08:44 I hope you kept it. It look so cute on you.

I really recommend split splicing to join ends of wool. It made my knittinglife so much easier. I use a sharp needle to unwind the yarn and thin it out a bit, then form an V on both ends and slide those into each other, wet it and rub it between my hands to felt it a bit. This builds a strong connection and it’s invisible.

I suggest a headlamp to knit darker colors at night. There are also special knitting lamps to wear around the neck. But headlamps are more versatile.

I know since I’m watching this so much later than when you filmed it you may have already made them, but I do have a suggestion about the color work mittens you were interested in. Ieza Ozolina has a series of books called Knit Like a Latvian. One book has mittens like the ones you mentioned. If you didn’t find anything you were interested making in the book, it includes a free “mitten recipe” that you could make with your pattern. I checked it out free at the library, but it’s also for sale at Amazon and The Wooly Thistle. a.co/d/dJnbxCm

Please do a „what’s in our sock drawer“. #goals 🥰

I watch your „older“ content again because it keeps me company while knitting. I‘m currently recovering from orthopedic surgery so need to lay a lot, it’s super boring so I knit a LOT. 😅 I don’t like we are knitters because they name their yarn misleading. „Touch me mohair“ suggests a higher content of mohair then 22% - 54% babyalpaca isn’t what someone would expect of that yarn name. Especially the bulky yarns - they do a lot - are very prone to pilling and feel a bit tacky to me. I also don’t like their patterns. I‘m happy I found „the real deal“. Don’t appreciate it then companies are trying to fool me.

1st time watching your channel. I don't know anything about you or your names yet🙃, but judging from 1ish minutes, I would guess the one in the black tank top is the eldest. I have fraternal twin boys. 🙃

Lol, oh boy I'm gonna say Rachel, as an older sister my little sister tends to copy me (not a bad thing most of the time) a lot ... And since Jessica is copy heavy this time we'll call that my guess lol happy birthday Jessica🎉. Happy birthday Rachel 🎉

I think Jessica is the oldest for the same reasons that others have said. I think I remember that Jessica finished one of Rachel's knits when she didn't have the patience to finish it, seems very "older sister" to me. I hope you had a wonderful birthday and holidays and I can't wait for the next episode of your podcast.

To me the sis in black is the eldest. I'm usually right about guessing. Happy birthday to you both! Ok that was at the very beginning of the episode and now I'm changing my tune, left side eldest, right side youngest. Both girls are delightful!

Oh, that cat is adorable! Such a beautiful creature demanding love and attention ❤ My cat keeps interrupting everything I'm busy with, I can literally read that question in his eyes "what can be more important than me?"

Happy birthday! My sister and I are identical twins. If your personalities are like ours, then Rachel is older😅

I think Rachel is the oldest. Her energy is more quiet and shy to me, like my older son. Happy birthday to you two! 🎉 Just love your podcast!

For the Sabai top and deep arm holes - you could remedy by knitting a plaquard and sewing in ......a triangular piece type thing

I laughed out loud when you said the fabric went blue...😅love thrift store finds

Just lost a DPN I was used for my first pair of socks and had to finish with 1 less needle lol.

Happy birthday!! 🎉❤️ Praying for a great year ahead for you both!! If you ever do a bonus video outside of the typical (amazing) podcast episodes, it would be so cool to do a haul of each of your hand-kit wardrobe’s, where you each quickly go through all your garments you’ve made that are still in your closet! Maybe a sewing one too! I think it would be very inspiring to see your full collection from over the years! Love your episodes, they inspire me to knit more and try new things!!

I agree with most people here that I think Jessica is the oldest! Also, would love a post on vacation knits - what projects are you taking with you, what notions / supplies, how you decided / packed, etc! I just got back from Italy, where I made my first ever pair of socks since it was small and fit in my purse for when we were in lines waiting for stuff, and I also brought a cardigan project. I leave again for Colorado and Wyoming tomorrow, so I'm starting another pair and did a Japanese short row heel during this video - definitely took some of the anxiety out since your voices are so calming

Omg. Your dresses are beautiful ❤

For sure Jessica first then Rachel - Jessica is a typical big sister (for all the good reasons :)) It was so inspiring to see all those gorgeous bags - they all ended up in my queue, except for the Florence bag, which is already done and just sitting waiting for the zipper and lining. It was meant to go with me to Florence but it did not make it. Love your sew adventure - you are so stunning in all of them. wish you a great summer vacation - and looking forward all your fall knits and sew projects

I think that Rachel is the older twin. She is the teacher

If you want to avoid the gym shorts top-stitching on the skirt's waistband, you should do vertical topstitching along the side seams. That will keep the elastic from flipping without affecting the design.

I think Jessica is the oldest too, but not by much!

Since Jessica is the type A, I'm gonna say she's the older twin. Rachel has more free spirit/younger sister vibes.

I also think Jessica is the oldest. She is a little more maternal and encouraging when Rachel is sharing. Both young women are just adorable and I’m always so happy to see a new video appear. Mom and dad need to be congratulated for raising such lovely girls.

I think Rachel is older, being a twin myself and I'm older by 2 minutes, it is just my feeling

I just finished my own Florence bag! I made the small though and seeing your lovely large ones.... I'm tempted to make the large one now too!

Happy Birthday Ladies!! I kinda feel that Jessica is the older sister.

I had to catch up with video due to life happening. But wanted to say You two are soo inspiring with your knits and your Sewing makes. You with is outstanding

You guys are incredible knitters. Just found your podcast, lucky me!

I think Jessica is older

Can I ask how many skeins did you use for the tide loops bag. I’m going to knit in Line and trying to work out how many I need to buy with adding 2-4 extra pattern lines to make 6-8 rows. There aren’t many projects on Ravelry so thought I’d ask to gauge how much I will need to get. Thank you 🙂.

Let's say Rachel is the oldest... when she came to this world as the first born she was full of excitement to tell her mom and dad that she met the most adorable girl ever and that her mom had to do her best to bring her to this world so they could chat and giggle and knit all there lives long. And then came Jessica, she just knew she had to let her sister come first to tell and show the world how wonderful they both were... when she arrived she looked at her sister loved her immediately and smiled. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ladies.

Fun fact: the airy quality in Brooklyn Tweed yarn that you mentioned is because it's "woolen spun" rather than "worsted spun" (not related to worsted weight). Basically, it means that the fibers were all jumbled up and going in different directions when they were spun instead of being combined to lie in the direction of the yarn. This creates the airiness you described, which makes the yarn warmer and less dense than woolen spun yarns.

Jessica is the oldest!

Love your Florence bags! ❤ Do you think that pattern would make a good clutch bag if you don't attach the shoulder strap?

Love your channel! You remind me of one of my daughters who spent some time in KC one year doing the KC Ballet intensive. I wondered if y’all did ballet also. But the reason I’m texting is that you can shorten zippers. Just google for instructions bc you may be able to fix your cute bags if the zipper issue bothers you enough. Regardless, it’s good to know for future projects.

Have you ever done Andrea Mowry's baubles where you knit backward instead of turning your knitting? Game changer for me.

If your bag is pronounced like the name it is pronounced ee von. So yvonne the y is pronoinced like long e followed by v short o n.

I think Rachel is the older sister.

Next time you knit a colorwork drop shoulder sweater, try steeking for the armholes. That way, there's no purling involved. The Ebba is a great pattern that does just that and has instructions if you're interested in trying it.

I am going to say Jessica too. I think because Jessica seems to me to be a little maternal toward Rachel 😂 I think you are both delightful !happy birthday!

Really enjoy watching your podcast….fresh ideas of new knits and who knows maybe you’ll inspire me to sew again! Thanks! Might want to try Mrs. Stewart’s Bluing for the stained white fabric. I am a younger twin and I think Rachel might be the youngest also. Happy knitting! 💕🧶💕

Happy birthday to the both of you 🎉 I am guessing Rachel is older, not sure why…just a gut feeling 😊

I think Jessica is older. She seems slightly more mature and structured, and Rachel seems more carefree.

Jessica has all the older sibling vibes. You are both such a blessing to watch. Your parents must be very special people. Great podcast. Have a great memory making vacation. ❤

Happy Birthday! As a native Danish speaker, I can confirm that you’re correct - “Japansk Bomuld” does mean Japanese cotton, so you can for sure keep calling it that.

I think Rachael is the oldest. You treat each other so equal and respectfully

Currently working on a Friday baby sweater for my new nephew, and I think Jessica is older (because I think we share some similarities and I’m the oldest sibling) and Rachel is younger!

Aren’t twins the same age? 😉 (I think Jessica was born first.) But seriously, Happy Birthday! 🎂🎁🍰🥳 I’ll be 68 next month, been knitting since I was eight, and have a great time watching your podcast!