Happy to listen to you both. A former New Yorker obsessed with Rhineback and the autumn Kind of wishful thinking living in Florida. Oh well. Aiming to start knitting once again and striking a balance between planning/dreaming and avoiding being overwhelmed into inaction.😅 so i picked the first yarn and the most recent yarn purchase from Rhinebeck. A shawlette which i finished and an off the axis sweater. Hope i finish it or off to frogging it will go. Thanks for reading and happy creating at any speed.
@darrow30659 күн бұрын
Hey from Wyoming, like your vibe…less is more ☮
@selfishknitter9 күн бұрын
I appreciate your goal of remaining ad-free!
@feliciahamm39769 күн бұрын
I love that T-shirt!
@kellikienker488310 күн бұрын
No, they aren't a part of it anymore unfortunately. :( Meaning Ewe and Me. Love you girls!! Another great episode!
@lizsouthall971111 күн бұрын
Hi from England xxx
@marythomas588611 күн бұрын
Omg! I love you girls!! I am so innn with you two! You are my people, I am subscribed and I will go back and listen to the first 4 episodes.. I will also share with my knitting bestie!!
@handmakingapril10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! So happy you are with us!
@ROSHANYADAV-d4x11 күн бұрын
Very nice video ❤ good night ❤ ❤ sweet dreams ❤
@sandramccrea824111 күн бұрын
I think also with the wool vs acrylic debate, you also have to look at how long these garments will last for me? if you are going to get more use out of an acrylic garment than a wool one, then go with that and vice versa.
@handmakingapril10 күн бұрын
Yes totally agree. The more I research the more I realize how complicated it is. It depends on perspective and what yhe goal is. I think that's why I keep coming back my effort to just consume less. But that is also tricky and complicated!
@PurpleAlipineFlower12 күн бұрын
I switch needle types whenever I feel like I need to. If I see my tension changed a lot, I will go up or down a needle size. Sometimes I just change the right needle if I am knitting in the round. It’s not a big deal for me, at least.
@danielledupuy313012 күн бұрын
The colorful granny squares could look cool as a bag
@claireknitsnyc12 күн бұрын
Hello. Just found you on the KZbin home screen. Glad to have opportunity to watch. Thanks for sharing!
@LouGreen-vd4ov13 күн бұрын
Hello from Tennessee!!! 😊
@handmakingapril12 күн бұрын
Hello! I used to live in TN!
@justjarjar113 күн бұрын
Can't wait to watch tomorrow ❤
@sharonjensen291916 күн бұрын
Just hopped on as it is your first.....hope to watch many more...looks great so far...😊
@susancrosby436317 күн бұрын
Hi from Fruita, Colorado. I went to YarnFest in 2019. Enjoyed it but can’t handle driving through the crazy traffic on the Front Range anymore. Have you been to the Salida Fiber Fest? It’s just big enough to have plenty of vendors without the overwhelming crowds and it’s a beautiful drive too.
@JoyofMakingLess16 күн бұрын
Definitely on our list for next year!
@selfishknitter18 күн бұрын
New subscriber! Loved listening to you chat this morning. Baked goods and souvenir yarn get me every time. I am usually a cuff-down sock knitter, but I would like to make some toe-up to use up the maximum amount of yarn. I will give the Turkish cast-on a try very soon!
@JoyofMakingLess17 күн бұрын
Ahh! You're in the right place. So glad you found us. ❤
@OnTiptoe0218 күн бұрын
Hi! I am a Colorado native: lived 30 yrs in Denver metro area. Now living in western hills of Maryland.
@sarahlovesdonuts960119 күн бұрын
Hey ladies! I wanted to weigh in on being “a creative”. It is opinion that being paralyzed at decisions is not a symptom of lack of creativity, but fear of making a mistake. Maybe experiment with small decisions. Take risks with color on hats and socks. At the end of the day, if the sweater color choices don’t work…rip it out! 😘
@LindaNixon-ws4ge21 күн бұрын
Fun. Wish you were closer to the camera
@handmakingapril20 күн бұрын
Agreed! I noticed that on the video too that we are a bit far. It was an attempt to make the table visible . . . I think we will make a change for next time to get a bit closer. Thanks for the feedback!
@celestedouville252923 күн бұрын
I do turkish cast on too, I discovered years ago that my favorite sock knitting experience is two at a time, toe up, heel flap and gusset, size 0 needles. I knit until about 2 inches peeks out of my Blundstones, I have probably 70 scrappy pairs since determining my love for this method.
@celestedouville252923 күн бұрын
oh, and I cast on 14 on each needle and increase to 32 (64)
@handmakingapril22 күн бұрын
Do you have a go to pattern you like?
@celestedouville252923 күн бұрын
If I do get to a yarn store when traveling I like to buy notions, so that I remember that trip long term. I bought sock blockers in Cannon Beach, Addi sock needles in Issaquah, etc. And one of my musts when moving (often) is that we are within walking distance of an amazing public library (absolutely one of my third places).
@handmakingapril22 күн бұрын
I love the library as well! And also the idea of buying notions as a souvie! Perfect!
@lizadams766224 күн бұрын
I really like your premise. Can you mike up? The echo makes it so hard to hear. Thanks. I've subscribed anyway.
@cryptid9424 күн бұрын
I'm so happy to find this podcast, all the fiber arts content is so consumerist. :( And there are SO! MANY! ADS! Your videos feel like hanging out with my real life fiber friends, with similar values to boot. :) Cheers from Detroit!
@JoyofMakingLess24 күн бұрын
Yay!! So glad you found us! ❤
@handmakingapril24 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! So happy you are here.
@justjarjar126 күн бұрын
First! Love you babe
@jenibylsma9845Ай бұрын
Thanx ladies! Am all caught up now! Really enjoyed this episode. I was spinning while I was listening, and I managed to get quite a bit done - spinning up some Merino to make the Andrea Mowry, "Weekender" sweater, cos ya know, it actually gets cold in the tropics …. 😂 Well, we have an average of 31 Celsius all year ‘round, so anything under 20 is freezing to us lol! 🥶🥶🥶 Looking forward to your next episode. Keep up the good work … 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Cheers From Down Under … 😜
@handmakingapril26 күн бұрын
I grew up in Miami so I completely understand this lol!
@jenibylsma9845Ай бұрын
Soooo enjoyed this episode! I have so much in common with you ladies it’s bizarre - totally agree with the idea of making less, but making it count more. I was a dancer in my younger years, then went on to teach art/craft for decades (mostly things that are in danger of dying out), have been a show judge of said arts and crafts, am a qualified naturopath, prolific spinner/knitter/weaver/crocheter, even though I live in the Australian tropics, and am currently studying music (handpan, djembe and the Irish bodhran). I am also a passionate storm chaser and wildlife photographer. Bottom line is, people think I’m absurdly weird, but my life is rich and full. Wouldn’t have it any other way. Trouble is, it’s sometime TOO full 😂. It’s been a pleasure to listen to your happy chatter while I "slown down" and do some knitting in my comfy chair. You ladies are a breath of fresh air …. 🥰 Hugs from Down Under (Darwin, Australia) 🌴🌴🌴
@handmakingapril26 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! I LOVE hearing about all you are into. We do sound like we have a lot in common. I have a lot of diverse interests and things I have done too and people also think I am weird! 😂 Thanks for watching!
@jenibylsma9845Ай бұрын
Hello Ladies! Watching from Darwin, Australia. Congratulations on your first episode! Looking forward to many more to come …. 😁
@glendabathgate4036Ай бұрын
Hi from Edinburgh
@joyfullyjustineАй бұрын
My making less goal this year is to use what I already have. This goes way beyond crafting. Makeup, hair products, food, clothing, etc. I'm done with collecting, buying, saving stuff for later and giving myself permission to just use what I have. 🌸❤️
@joyfullyjustineАй бұрын
Congratulations on your first video! 🌸
@karenparker9113Ай бұрын
Hey from Virginia! Love your philosophy on making less and making it count.
@LindaNixon-ws4geАй бұрын
Good podcast from Belfast Maine
@kellikienker4883Ай бұрын
Amazing podcast ladies!! It came recommended on my KZbin and I was thinking “I recognize those gals!”
@JoyofMakingLessАй бұрын
Ahh yay! Glad you found us!
@handmakingaprilАй бұрын
😂 thank you! Glad you found us!
@ParsnipsMum1Ай бұрын
I love stitching to these chats.
@handmakingaprilАй бұрын
Thank you! Happy to have you with us!
@smarkrobloxАй бұрын
Awesome video mom, keep up the great work!
@handmakingaprilАй бұрын
Thanks you my darling boy!
@justjarjar1Ай бұрын
First
@smarkrobloxАй бұрын
Congrats on being the first commenter :)
@smarkrobloxАй бұрын
Hey mom, its me (the kid you can barely hear in the background making popcorn). I love the video, keep up the great work!
@ParsnipsMum12 ай бұрын
I'm trying to make less scraps or waste this year. When I sew a garment now, I make sure I find a way to use up the remaining fabric - little gifts like coffee cozies, small pieces for underwear, hexies etc. I'm trying to use up my stash this year too, trying not to buy new fabric unless it's essential.
@handmakingaprilАй бұрын
Love this! I never really know what to use small scraps for or even how to store them. Good food foe thought!
@shescraftin21262 ай бұрын
YES! You had me at your channel name. Let’s all enjoy our process of making and stop working about production!
@CPAJESS19802 ай бұрын
That's the biggest lesson I've learned as an adult....quality friends over quantity. So much lonelier in a room full of people that you're not connected to. Love your podcast!
@handmakingapril2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! We are glad you are with us!
@justjarjar12 ай бұрын
1st
@tracyedwards37682 ай бұрын
Hello from Shrewsbury, England
@ParsnipsMum12 ай бұрын
Hello from the Great Barrier Reef, I'm looking forward to future chats!
@JoyofMakingLess2 ай бұрын
Awesome! We hope to be back soon!!
@glyndavies29852 ай бұрын
Hi from Wales,U.K love the video.
@JoyofMakingLess2 ай бұрын
Hello and thank you!
@AnneChronican-ps7qo2 ай бұрын
Hello from Wellington New Zealand. Really enjoyed your first episode, happy to join you in the joy of making less. Let’s enjoy the process !
@JoyofMakingLess2 ай бұрын
Oh yay!! Thank you 😊
@jfparker602 ай бұрын
Great podcast. I need to know where to get that lamp its perfect
@JoyofMakingLess2 ай бұрын
Thanks! We'll try to link to something similar in the next video!
@purposeinmind2 ай бұрын
G’day from Tasmania 🦘 enjoyed your 1st podcast ❤ Congratulations 🎉
@JoyofMakingLess2 ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much! We appreciate it 🙌
@redgingerbreadpam2 ай бұрын
Hello from SW Louisiana. Really enjoyed hanging out with y'all. Welcome to KZbin with your first episode.
@JoyofMakingLess2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Hopefully you'll hang out with us again soon!
@redgingerbreadpam2 ай бұрын
@@JoyofMakingLess I definitely will be back.
@maryoconnell352 ай бұрын
Heello from Ireland ☘, I loved your first podcast, looking forward to more