109• January Wrap Up! Bless my cotton socks! Everything I crocheted & knitted in January ✨

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

*Welcome to this extremely distracted episode* 😄 *Despite the tangents there's plenty of lovely knitting and crochet to share and I hope you enjoy! When I was editing I realised I completely forgot to draw a winner for the Chromaburst by Sophie Hurden! So I shall do this in my next video, which will be a Making Week vlog* 🧶☕🧵🖌 *Thanks so much for watching and I look forward to chatting with you in the comments!* *Ali xx* ✨

[@elizabethworthington5228]

I'm so pleased that the bag is a success! Thank you so much for all your enthusiasm, I've had lots of orders from your recommendation and I'm extremely grateful to you all 😊😊xx

[@michellechappell6243]

Can i order one of your bags and have it posted to Australia

[@thefibresanctuary8068]

I am very much looking forward to getting mine, I jumped straight over to order as they look fantastic ❤

[@dorotheechadda9932]

What is the link to your shop? If we don’t have Facebook, where can we order? Thank you.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Hi everyone! Lizzy's Facebook is linked in the description :) Here it is though for ease! facebook.com/thislizzysews/ xx

[@LDuxon]

Your message to your Mum to skip on was the best 🥹☺️

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I hope she listened! 😅

[@janecheesehead3178]

a spot-welding granny in your family tree, how cool!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Haha, right? I knew she had been a spot welder in WWII but didn't realised it was in Preston 😄

[@deedeadman3657]

Thank you, really enjoyed the chat whilst knitting on some socks. Added the Njord DK socks to my ever growing list!

[@lindarose712]

“…world’s smallest w i p..!” Said with pure glee, and received likewise 😂. Gorgeous projects and yarns, and always fun to spend some time stitching “with” you. Best to your family as well.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😄 Thank you Linda x

[@julielowes5991]

Hi Ali... what lovely reminiscing of our afternoon together - i enjoyed it immensely too and so glad you did! I think someone has mentioned Lily Kate already and the lovely Tanya from What I Created Next is also from here..shes commented too. Another fab podcast...i love the part where you told your mum to look away and have the detailed instructions .... id be the same with my mum 😂 You've got some lovely makes on the go and fab finished objects ❤ xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I enjoyed it so much and so appreciated you showing me around! Tanya did comment indeed and that would be the perfect choice :) Lily Kate Makes is so talented! I now have loads of hers I want to make - maybe I will...once in a Preston Guild 😂 xx

[@chayenne1219a]

I love Rell @thedabblinghook, she has inspired me to do more with my makes. And its how I found your channel!!! Love the pillow its always great to reinvent a project on the fly.❤❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Totally agree - I always feel inspired to make more after watching her 😃 😘

[@jackyteague6509]

Thanks for another great video Ali! Love how you go off on a tangent - just like when friends meet up!! 😄

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thanks Jacky, I am glad you don't mind it, I don't know where my head was at on the day I filmed this 😅

[@shetlandlace]

I love your 'Mom link'! That granny wrap triangle will be beautiful.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you! I love a good coincidence like that :) xx

[@pickledbeetle]

Not tried toast and jam tea but it sounds lovely. I always like the small of flavoured teas but taste never matches the smell! Enjoyed your episode while I cast on and started Gingersnap for bigger kids - trying to use up leftover yarn.

[@mrscraftalot]

Oh my gosh, I just love the cushion and then the Octo!! Fabulous. I also really want to make the Weekender blanket now. Hmm… While I was watching I was drinking earl grey tea and working on a square for my Vivid blanket. And, I love the “van watch” updates. Lol.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you! My little Octo now has a new friend too :) 🐙 Just went to look up the Vivid blanket, what a lovely pattern! x

[@michelleg6899]

I absolutely love the colors of Lilia's (sorry if I spelled her name wrong!) blanket! Beautiful! Also, I like to know how words are properly pronounced but then I can choose which way I want to pronounce 😂... But also I pronounce things "wrong" sometimes so I remember how to spell them! 😅

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Michelle! I do the same and find myself saying things like "calendAR" in my head to remember it's an a at the end and not a e 😄xx

[@deedeewalker1564]

Google says a cockerel is a male chicken under 1 year old and a rooster is over 1 year old. I’m in the US though, and terms may be different? Loved the podcast as usual. Still admiring that Homespun House shawl in the background!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you! I always learn so much from the comments 🐓 🤗

[@warronchavers2209]

Hi, Ali. Enjoyed your podcast. That pillow 😍, it just looks comfortable, not to mention the pretty colors. How clever with the button n bow. 😊 when you showed that yarn from Julie, instantly my name for it became "sidewalk chalk" just me. Thanks for your time. 😊😊.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Oh I see what you mean about sidewalk chalk! Perfect name :) x

[@sharonsutcliffe]

Oooo love all your projects ❤. I’ve made the emotional chicken and gifted her to my mum, she adores her and it really didn’t take long to knit. Your bag is gorgeous I want a chicken bag now but I’m too travelling everywhere for university visits, off to Sheffield Saturday, so I need to watch the pennies at the moment. I hope you have a lovely week x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Good luck Sharon with the university visits! It's quite the task! Enjoy Sheffield :) xx

[@mrsgmakes]

lol this was a highly entertaining video! As I’m not a tea drinker I’m not sure a tea drinking vlog is my bag, BUT a “Here’s a running commentary of what’s happening in my street” would be right up my alley! The anticipation of that DPD delivery….. the tradesmen knocking at your neighbours door….. you had me hooked! Loved it as always x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😁 My husband works upstairs in bedroom and always has tales to tell of the goings on he sees day-to-day! Just in case you're wondering - the opposite people now have windows! 😂

[@mrsgmakes]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful windows!! Finally!! 🤣

[@pammyers1982]

Working on a baby blanket for my daughter’s friend.

[@alywilliams2581]

Great episode - glad that you have liked visiting Preston and that Lillia is getting her offers through. Did Julie mention that there is a saying people used to use for something that happens rarely - 'Once every Preston Guild' 😄 Coined because the Guild only met once every 20 years. Can't think of a good example but maybe - 'How often do your kids tidy up?' ...reply in exasperated voice 'Once every Preston Guild!' ... but I'm sure this won't be true for your girls 🤗x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Aly! And yes she did tell me about that! Such a good expression too - and could most definitely be applied to my girls and their tidying up! 😂

[@lilliemlord1890]

There are others who incorporate tea and yarn together one is cinnamon stitches who has Tuesday tea and is affiliated with Simpson and vale tea company 😊

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Oh thanks for this, I shall check them out!

[@karencarswell5724]

I think a fade would be more dramatic, but line by line would be lovely too. If I had to choose, I would say the fade, even though it may be a bit of a faff.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I am tempted by a fade.... it's fun deciding! Seeing how my homespun house one worked up I know a fade will look amazing though!

[@pammyers1982]

My dear Ali. Please feel free to pronounce Skein any way you like. I grew up hearing and saying skane, but so many are now saying skeen, it really doesn’t matter. In the end, we all know what you are talking about. 😘❤❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Ah thank you! Maybe I will interchange the pronunciation 🤗 xx

[@stephaniekingman9349]

Im .glad you liked the emotional support chicken, seems like something everyone should have. Go Ducks is just our university of Oregons mascot and name. I love college football( I guess American football, not soccer) Our mascot is so cute, looks like Donald Duck. But Chickens could be a good name too. Your podcast is always perfect.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Stephanie for explaining! 🐥 Go ducks! ✊ Thank you for the wonderful pattern gift 💝

[@slavchick2602]

Cockerel - a young rooster, under one year old. 🐓

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you! It's all to do with age, that makes sense! x

[@judyscreationsincrochet2710]

I have mostly been watching you quietly for a few months. But today you have inspired me to do a few things & to check out a few makers. I particularly like that yarn called wool shed & I plan to order 1 or more bags from Lizzie. I also have a channel & likely you can tell I am Canadian. I am not really into making blankets but you have me thinking about 1 now with all my minis.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Judy! 🍁 Glad you are inspired to use your lovely mini skeins :)

[@gittelouiselamb7476]

Perhaps your cute octopus is a female?? Just subtly pointing out the tendency we all have to refer to animals/inanimate objects as default male.... P.S. Only saying this because I know you don't mind being nudged towards changes that make our world a little more equal between genders, colours of skin, religion etc. P.P.S. Love both your channels.

[@Sarahbl2004]

OMG the special chapter skip for your Mom❤ absolutely love this!! Please pronounce all words exactly the way you want on your channel. However you pronounce is perfect!! Thank you for another great episode

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thanks Sarah 😘 I hope my mum paid attention! :) xx

[@OllieandBella]

You can never have enough blankets 😂💖

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

True!!

[@TheWanderingPurl]

Absolutely lovely as always 💛 Say things however you like! I love to hear people say things in different ways from different parts of the country. It's what makes you, you! I was working on some JERVIS gloves for my son while watching you, made the time fly by! Xx -Bethany

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Bethany ☺️ I just went to look up the Jervis gloves - they look lovely, and with the conductive thread too! xx

[@TheDabblingHook]

A 300 stitch blanket 😳. Not in this lifetime. It would be in the perpetual UFO bin. One day I'm going to actually make that As If Tee. The pattern is languishing in my library.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

It was quite the feat! But now that first dreaded row is done it's nice and relaxing :) The As If Tee is SO wearable, I love mine - do it! 🤗

[@marissas8112]

As always, I so enjoyed this episodeso much. You really are a ray of sunshine! I am working on a 2nd sock for my father in law today! I got to the toe while watching! Also, the new chicken bag is insane. I want one desperately and I don't typically use project bags, just paper bags from various shops 😅 Enjoy the rest of February! ❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you so very much Marissa ❤️

[@talesfromcuckooland]

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[@Bub5257]

Thanks Ali, great video again. Kevin and Ray (Needles at the Ready) first made me aware of the Emotional support chicken, aren’t they fantastic. Cheers Chris 😃🦘

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

They're so adorable! The chickens not Kevin and Ray...although probably Kevin and Ray too 😂

[@OllieandBella]

💖🧶🥰

[@StitchMeAwkward]

Lovely podcast as always Ali 😊 For the Spirit Preston yarn, the first thought that popped to my mind was something Wallace & Gromit related cos it's set in Lancashire (and the creator Nick Park's from Preston I think) Maybe a rainbow Shaun the Sheep? 🐑 😄

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Oh love that idea! A little Shaun the Sheep, or maybe a Gromit... 🤗

[@Ellinesscrafts]

Hi Ali, its been a while since I watched any KZbin and I nearly didn't recognise you without your fringe! I enjoyed your video and I love the blanket that you had. in the background. Lorraine xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

LORRAINE! Welcome back! So lovely to see your name 🩷 Hope all is well xx

[@marshawoods2634]

University of Oregon's mascot are: Ducks. Go Ducks! I'm sipping a glass of lemonade and knitting the early tubular rounds of Saturday Shrug #5.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

🐥!! I just looked up the Saturday Shrug - the one by Jackie Rose? I love it!

[@CraftyTash]

Try using a stitch marker at either end of your blanket rows to help keep your stitch count correct. I find it works for me. I then don't forget to crochet in the chains which can be easily missed.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Great tip, thank you! xx

[@EvieO1950]

The wild chickens I saw in Hawaii looked just like Sir Cluckington. 🐓🐓🐓

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Wild Sir Cluckingtons!

[@patlidford-cizdziel3156]

Enough with the toast and jam tea!!! You're making me hungry! Hahaha. I love both podcasts and your vlogs. It feels as if I could walk around the corner and have a chat and coffee or tea any day.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😅 I am spending time reading comments today and now I am fancying another cup, from seeing all the mentions of it 😋 Thank you so much Pat, I am so happy you enjoy the podcasts xx

[@user-mx7kl7tw4v]

You inspired me to try to make socks and now I'm addicted! Very good for my sometimes dodgy mental health! Thanks for all your channels and for the support you provide to me and I know to many others. ❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

This is brilliant to hear! I to have sometimes dodgy mental health and crocheting and knitting help enormously xx

[@jessicaolney4900]

Ah, good timing; I just made my first Mabel chicken! She is a chunky weight so much smaller than the pattern version. I think she needs some larger friends to protect her. To my understanding, a cockerel is a male chicken that has not reached sexual maturity, so not yet a rooster (lots of jokes in there I am sure). I only have this idea because it was somewhat related to a quiz question some time ago. Mind, I don't remember where I put things, but I remember that 🤷🏼‍♀

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😂 Oh Jessica this made me laugh - we remember the strangest facts but not where the keys are! But thanks for clearing it up :) 🐓

[@beatricemarie7880]

I am so enjoying your videos from the USA. I noticed the sock needle holder. Never seen them before. Do you have a link where to purchase? Thank you.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Hi Beatrice! They're called DPN holders, but you can use them for magic loop too. Jo at Pickle Lily does some lovely ones (www.pickle-lily.co.uk/home.php) but she is UK based xx

[@clairejsmith]

I’m not sure of patterns for one skein but LilyKateMakes is from Preston (as am I!), so you might find some inspiration in her patterns?!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

A wonderful suggestion - she is an amazing designer with so many tempting patterns....

[@melhartley8376]

I think you should just alternate the yarns line by line for your Mom’s shawl.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thanks Mel! That would look lovely and would save me having to do any working out too 🤗

[@shirleysherratt5378]

I enjoyed watching and now I need to knit an emotional support chicken. 😀

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

🤗😄

[@CShell-k7q]

I am so sorry to ask you this but my computer crashed and I lost all my you tubers. What is the name of your other channel

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Oh no! I would cry if that happened to me - I hope you managed to find everyone! My other channel is called This Little Wonderful Life and it is linked in the description box 🤗

[@emilymoss89]

Imagined landscapes do a wonderful podcast and at least 5 minutes each episode is dedicated to tea ❤ I also love your little explanation to your mum about where to skip to. So much so I paused it to find out what you'd called the time stamp

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you! I will take a look 🫖 Haha, I hope my mum stopped and followed my instructions too :)

[@emilymoss89]

@LittleDropsofWonderful imagined landscapes do a live but also an audible only podcast which is brilliant if you can't look at a screen. Sarah is the gnome designer (you might have heard of the gnome KALs? Really fab)

[@Whaticreatednext]

As a recommendation for patterns to make with the yarn Jules gifted you I could put forward the pattern I gifted you (kindness socks) as I am from Lancashire (6 miles from Preston) and Jules used to attend my knitting group I hosted at hobby craft 😃

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

🤗 OH! Perfect! 🤩

[@paulareed4173]

I love your granny wrap. I've now started one, too. I'm planning on using up some scraps (ive got so many 🙈) but keeping colour groups together starting with all the pinks and purples. Im hoping i can make it big enough to keep me cosy - ive got to have a major operation soon and potentially could be off work for 2/3 months so will need all the cosy crochet. I also love the fact its a mindful project, just what i need at the moment. 😊

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Sorry to hear you have surgery coming up Paula - sounds like you're planning exactly the right things: rest and crochet! And hopefully some good box sets too :) Hope the op goes smoothly xx

[@paulareed4173]

Thank you, my operation is booked for next week..so I still get to go to EAYF yay!! Must be good though 😆 yes once I'm up to it plenty of crochet, got a good stash of books ready and some good box set recommendations 👌 😀 x

[@janescarisbrick6986]

I don't live far from Preston and used to love going to their market but it sadly closed as most have.. So were you told about Once in a Preston Guild?

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I am thinking back to what Julie told me - something about a procession? Am I right?

[@janescarisbrick1260]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful yes but like a blue moon....doesn't happen very often. I cant remember how many years between

[@getyaknitsout]

Lily Kate makes is from Preston 😊 She has some gorgeous designs.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you! What gorgeous patterns she has! Linking here for anyone wanting to have a look www.ravelry.com/designers/lily-kate-france

[@getyaknitsout]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful yes she has some really nice tops and some super cardigans

[@knitsiphappy]

You were lovely company today as I was doing not fun worky computer things 😅 You are so kind to have showed off the Njord socks...thank you ❤❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Ah thanks Nancy! Boo to work computer things! Yay for socks! 😄

[@rosemarymoolman6765]

Yes, I think so. That would be so special.

[@tinafletcher1145]

My step father came from Preston

[@elaineheisler8584]

All that great looking yarn.

[@FibreBound]

So lovely to catch up with you and your projects Ali! I’ve been working on a colourwork sweater test knit while watching you and have been drinking some French earl grey tea. I’m very keen to join the blanket along, just need to find more knitting time 😂 I look forward to catching your next week of making, I hope you have a lovely month! Oh and congratulations to Lilia on her offers so far and best of luck for the remaining auditions!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Aleksandra! You saying this reminds me I need to get back to my colour work Christmas jumper! xx

[@FibreBound]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful I love the pattern and colours you chose for your Christmas jumper!

[@ericallerton809]

❤❤hi Ali!!! Working on the njord socks!!!!!fun pattern!! Love ur wips!!!!and ur cotton socks look great !!!have some on needles!!! Love the DK blanket and also the new one with hexagons !!!!a great podcast Elaine 🏠💕

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Oh let me know how they turn out Elaine! They look gorgeous :) x

[@EldenwoodCraft]

I am watching and I’m intrigued! ❤❤❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I feel I may have oversold the surprise 😂

[@patwagner9308]

Ron (husband) always calls butterflies "flutterbies" because he says that is what they do ! They flutter by. 😀😀🦋🦋🦋🦋 I love the pillow that started out as a jumper. Such pretty colors, too. Your socks are so cute ! I just recently crocheted a throw using Tunisian style ( throw/afghan/lap blanket} for a wedding gift. Now I've started crocheting a small curtain. Using size 10 crochet thread & a #2 steel hook. I'm working an open work dragonfly design into the curtain. It's going to be striped vertically....yellow, light blue & sort of a teal.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

🦋 butterflies flutter by... love it. The curtain you describe sounds so intricate and beautiful! x

[@D1loverxemily]

Hi Ali, I'm always so looking forward to watching your podcasts and vlogs. I'm currently working on my #cosywinterblanketalong24 It's really motivating. I really hope to finish it before the end. Need to do 28 more squares before I can start joining them. I'm so excited. Thank you for your podcast, I really enjoyed it.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Only 28 to go - you can definitely do it! Thanks for joining in with the MAL ❤️

[@carolynbulson2081]

Is Stephanie from California? There’s a hockey team called the Anaheim Ducks there. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Could be! 🐥xx

[@cocoandflora6542]

Love the tiny works in progress…mighty oaks from little acorns grow😊😊. Looking forward to seeing your mum’s gift, beautiful colours x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Evaaaaaaaaaaaa! So happy to see you! Thank you ❤️

[@cocoandflora6542]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful 😂😂my youngest calls me Evaaaaaaaaaaahh

[@leannascherr3710]

Hello! I am so happy you like the yarn. Warms my heart!🧡 I am currently working on a sweater/jumper (Slade Pullover by Cheryl Toy) for my husband. It was supposed to be a Christmas present but I SERIOUSLY underestimated the time I needed to make it. Thankfully, I am on the home stretch and I hope to have it done by the end of February. The yarn I am using is from Topsy Farms in Midnight blue also in worsted weight. The yarn from Arcane Fibre Works makes lovely socks by the way. I have several pairs in various colourways. I use a vanilla sock recipe to let the colours shine. The company is in western Canada and he makes some amazing colours! It is very hard not to buy them all! Hope this finds you well! Cheers!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I absolutely love the yarns, it was so generous of you, thank you Leanna! Socks would be so cosy in that yarn! Ooo! Yes....! xx

[@rosemarymoolman6765]

I love watching your chatty podcast. My idea for your yarn from Preston is something to do with your Mum's grandmother. I don't know what but I just thought that would be nice. I love your granny stitch blankets. They are gorgeous. From Rosemary in South Africa (my forefathers come from the UK and I was so lucky to have visited the UK 4 times).

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Rosemary! That's a lovely idea actually - something that's connected to my granny, I can think of many things! xx

[@NatalieS4956]

Lovely as usual. I'm just finishing my 5th blanket for the year. However, this one is a baby size for the newest arrival expected late July/early August as I recently found out my 12th grandchild will be arriving. I'm not sure I will be posting any to the MAL because I haven't figured out how to do that to Raverly and don't have Instagram. I just do a lot of making. Good luck with all your projects and best wishes to Lilia at her auditions.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Wonderful! 12th grandchild! Amazing - that's a lot of blankets :) xx

[@camilynncrafts]

working on yet Another Ranunculus here, because can one ever have too many?! drops alpaca and drops kid silk in a lovely forrest green. we love your lovely waffling Mrs, Ali! and I for one enjoy the random bits that have absolutely nothing to do with knitting. :) like you green miracle eraser... totally looked it up! hope your having a lovely day! thanks for keeping me company on a rainy, windy Tennessee USA day.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you so much! I only have one Ranunculus but already feel that's not enough 😄 Sending yarny hugs to Tennessee! x

[@EvieO1950]

I just finished my Strictly Socks. lol. They were bamboo and nylon Comfort Sock and they’re sisters too. Curious to see how they hold up. Love your second granny triangle even more than the first. Your hair cut is looking great! I like the sans fringe look and I even like it when you wear it curly. I need to post my blanket, I keep forgetting. You have so many lovely WIPs, I’m so enjoying watching your progress. 🧶♥️🧶. Moms surprise is going to be amazing in those colors. 💜

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thanks Evie! My cotton/bamboo socks have held up very well so far - I have worn them a lot! xx

[@lauralea86]

Hey there Ali. Thanks for the question prompt. No exciting project while watching ...I have been on a crochet kick here lately. This evening while sitting in bed I am crocheting a cotton dish cloth using the My Favorite Dishcloth pattern. It is a very relaxing pattern using moss stitch. Makes a nice gift. I have also been enjoying using up my cotton stash making Bev's Turn on a itself hot pad. it is also very addicting.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Laura - I absolutely love the Bev's Turn on Itself potholder! It's all I use now in my kitchen, and one gets damaged (usually burnt 🤭) I just make another fresh one - they're so good! xx

[@valeriehowden471]

I loved listening to your chat as I continue knitting my hubby's fingering weight sweater with a lunchtime break. I would love to hear a review on the cubics (?spelling) as I just ordered a set of Kollage circulars (Canadian company) to see if it helps reduce some of my knitting pains. Many thanks and take care watching the neighbourhood goings-on.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Valerie :) xx

[@pamelageoghegan8859]

Thanks so much, Ali. I LOVE the triangular wrap behind you on the sofa. I tried to crochet it but I just couldn't get it started properly for some reason. Currently working on the colourwash version of the Attic 24 Sungold blanket. Looking forward to seeing how the wrap for your Mum turns out with all that gorgeous yarn. x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thanks Pamela! The first 3 rows can be fiddly but the every row is the same from then on and it becomes soooo relaxing ☺️

[@MsDottey]

I've just been down the rabbit hole of buying more sock yarn and pattern and yarn for a cardigan 😂. Not that I've got time, as just acquired a very naughty 6 month old pug 😮🫣😂

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

🐶 a puppy pug! Phoebe, my youngest, would be beside herself - she adores pugs! Congratulations!

[@berylwalker79]

How very inventive of you. The cushion is great and I’m stealing your brilliant idea on sewing it up. 😁thanks. A lot of my misspent youth was spent in Preston in the 60s. 😏🤭. I did have relatives there. Haven’t been back since the 80s as we now live in Devon. You must knit something very warm with your new wool cos it’s a lot colder up there.🥶.a big cosy shawl? 🌻. Edited to say. I forgot to tell you I’m drinking Yorkshire tea with toast. My daughter in law introduced me to it. Yummy.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Aw thanks Beryl! Glad you're enjoying toast and jam tea - and you're right about needing some warmth up north! 🤗

[@marianfairburn8613]

Thoroughly enjoyed today’s episode. Love all the items. Just bought the Octo pattern. Love the throw/ shawl behind you. You always keep me entertained and inspired 😊

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thanks so much Marian - enjoy making your new Octo pal! 🐙

[@chrishutson7061]

Love the present you want to make for your mum. Absolutely adore the colours of the skein you had gifted from Julie in Preston. Unfortunately I don't have any pattern suggestions except send it to me lol! My daughter lives near Preston and I will be going to visit at the end of next month. We will be doing some crafting whilst I'm there and going to a book launch for Lisa Jewell. 😊

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😄 Thanks Chris! How wonderful to be going to the Lisa Jewell book launch, I am so jealous! Enjoy! x

[@mmay16]

I just had to stop the podcast when you said you were knitting on your Drippity Drop socks because as I'm watching I'm knitting on a pair for my daughter. You're right, it's such a fun pattern. This is the second time I've knit a pair and I'm sure it won't be the last. Now I'm going to go back to your wonderful podcast. It's always such a pleasure to watch and I look forward to each episode. Thank you for sharing your time with us.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I totally agree - a fun and simple pattern but so pretty! Thanks for spending some time here to watch xx

[@juliejealous632]

I love watching your videos. It really is like we are sitting in the same room, getting side tracked by what's going on outside 😂 I have been working on a new sock cast on whilst watching and I have completed the cuff of the first sock and cast on the second. I'm knitting them concurrently. It's my favourite way to knit socks since trying it out over Christmas. I'd seen lots of people saying they were knitting socks concurrently and had an attack of "fomo" so I had to give it a go and quite clearly I have been missing out because it's my preferred way to knit socks now! I'm not a fan of splitting the yarn into 2 balls though 😩🤔 see you next time ❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Ah thanks Julie! Yes I agree it can be a pain to split the yarn...and sometimes I forget and find myself with one big cake of yarn and have to know one at a time 😅 But knitting concurrently is my favourite too :) xx

[@carolinemagruder4276]

Learned a lot today including what a cockerel is in the comments! You were right - I can get the hang of dpns. Started with 5 but down to 4 with one lost to deep in the couch innards! I love that pattern for the Emotional Support Chicken, obviously essential for us all! That Preston trip sounded FUN!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Yay! I work with 4 (3 on the sock and 1 to work with) - I think my sofa must be full of lost DPNs and stitch markers 😅

[@sammie2185]

Hi Ali! Brillant podcast as always 😊 I was thinking about your mums birthday gift, if you are really pushed for time and can't manage to make the shawl yourself, what about if you made/baught her a new project bag and popped the yarn and pattern inside the bag so she can make it herself. Just an idea 😊 looking forward to your next video on either channel ❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Lovely idea....but then I would have to tech her to crochet too 😅 Although she does want to learn :) xx

[@heathertucker7056]

Glad that Lilia is doing well with her auditions! Hopefully if Bristol works out you will be able to visit lovely Gayna on your travels. Your blanket for Lilia is such a lovely colour combo and screams Autumn to me! Making the cushion cover was a brilliant move and not surprised Phoebe requisitioned it for her room! Thank you for a lovely video and take care x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Heather as ever for your comment, always so lovely to see your name! I got to meet up with Gayna this week when we went for the audition and it was so wonderful ❤️

[@cindylikin1874]

I also joined the yarn blanket club from Greenlamkin yarns. They are just lovely. When you showed the mini hexi pattern, I knew that’s what I needed for the yarn. I went right away and purchased the pattern. I can’t wait to get started. Thanks for the inspiration and all your wonderful podcasts!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Oh wonderful! We shall be blanket twins! It took me a while to decided, especially as I don't usually like making lots of individual squares/hexies - but it as it's a monthly club I am really enjoying it! xx

[@cathrineghent9826]

Such a lovely podcast Ali. I too have connections to Preston I have family that still live there and also lived there myself for a few good years. Not the city it used to be though as many places no longer are. The yarn is lovely is it from a yarn shop/dyer from Preston? Maybe a cowl and fingerless gloves would be nice for your walks or socks of course. Preston Uni is a very good one though and in particular their performing arts I have seen many a performance there. Take care xx💕💕

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

That's good to hear Cathrine! Thank you. I don't think the dyer is from Preston no xx

[@margaretnorth7103]

I really enjoyed hearing about your trip to Preston as I have been living in Fulwood just north of Preston for the last 38 years. I’ll be interested to hear what you knit or crochet with the yarn that Julie gifted to you. Thanks for your podcasts.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Margaret! x

[@Juleslovesknitting]

I’m enjoying watching this whilst knitting an emotional support chicken…..who will be given the name Cluck Norris!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Cluck Norris! 😂 Love it!

[@jop5547]

Great vlog, I've been watching while I'm knitting a jumper for my dog Alfie to wear. I love the Octi, may need to get the pattern x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Awwwww! A dog jumper, too cute, hope Alfie appreciates it 🤗

[@alliehabib1654]

I have just paused the video to tell you about a youtube video by Mapmen regarding cities and why Reading will never be one it's brilliant 😂

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I have just watched it - oh my word BRILLIANT! 😂 Thanks so much for sharing. Here's the ink for anyone that wishes to see it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZnUpGusZtipr9E

[@janecopeland2306]

I have enjoyed this episode while working on a Musselburgh Hat for my granddaughter and sipping some lovely wine. Very enjoyable evening!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Sounds perfect! I want to try making the Musselburgh hat, must do that this year :) xx

[@jillfoster6369]

What a hoot - I am as interested in your neighbours as you are 🤭 and the delivery vans - a hoot even though you haven’t ordered anything 😁 - love it and love seeing what you have been doing and are going to do - all such fun and a joy when I see you have another vlog up. Thank you.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Aw thank you so much Jill! Looks like they're actually painting walls over the road today, the excitement continues! 😄 xx

[@nicolanewington1798]

I made a positive potato from the same pattern! I made it for my husband as he's going through cancer treatment. Love the granny wrap and have added it to my Ravelry queue.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

What a perfect gift for someone going through treatment! I hope it brings him lots of happiness on the harder days xx

[@pennyspearing2731]

A lovely podcast and yes i got sucked into making the emotional chicken and I’m thoroughly enjoying it 😊

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I've seen so many and they're adorable! 🐔

[@gypsyqueencrafts36]

Hi Ali. I love the colours for your mum, I think it would be beautiful to fade it . Hx🇬🇧💕

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Heather! 😊 That would look gorgeous, I would need to work out how and when to fade the colours in - decisions decisions! xx

[@leelee771000]

The bag is fantastic and I love your granny wrap so much that I’m ripping out an advent project to make one.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Oh! I hope you enjoy the triangle for your advent yarns!

[@elaineheisler8584]

Another great video. So enjoy watching. Great work.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Aw thank you so much Elaine ❤️

[@vimalaranggasami5894]

I would suggest do one after the other so you don’t get bored 😊. The colours are gorgeous ❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

That is a very good point! Alternating will make it interesting to make 😃

[@Bearstedbears]

Such a lovely! episode. I was working on my granny stripe blanket whilst watching with a Starbucks White Mocha coffee (a powdered packet one - not shop bought). Got a taste for them when I came home from hospital as I couldn’t face “ordinary” coffee. Expensive though at £3.59 so got loads when they were on offer for £1.99 with Sainsburys. As if you really need to know that! Loved the chicken frame bag too but really cannot justify getting another project bag. By the way - it’s all your fault - I bought a Wild Valentine’s Deodorant and used your offer code so hopefully it will help your TLWL channel. The pretty case just sucked me in. That was lovely that you met up with a Strictly sock winner in Preston. Good luck to Lilia with her auditions. Lesley x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you so much Lesley, you are always so supportive ❤️ nHope recovery is going well for you - great idea to get the offer! Especially if it's what you fancy drinking in recovery, best to get yourself exactly what your tastebuds need. I bought 5 more scents from Wild 😄 and another pretty purple tin as well now I can switch them every time I fancy a change :) xx

[@Bearstedbears]

@@LittleDropsofWonderful I’m much better thank you. Loving the Wild deodorant still. X.

[@debclements7605]

A visit with you is always so enjoyable!!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Deb 🥰

[@carolohalloran9710]

Your hair length is looking amazing.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Oh thank you! I've never had it so long without it annoying me, but so far I am coping with it :) Thanks for the compliment! xx