82 • Crochet & Knitting Podcast • Crochet Mammoths, Hand Knit Socks & Everything in Between

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

*Hello!* *I hope you enjoy this episode of all things yarny and find something to inspire, delight or make you smile 😊 Don’t forget to hit like, and subscribe if you feel inclined to do so!* *This episode is going live on 24 November, which would have been my lovely Dad’s birthday - he never saw any of my KZbin stuff before he died and he wouldn’t have understood the fuss about yarn! But he would have given me twenty quid for a skein and poured me a glass of wine ❤️ Happy Birthday Dad xx*

[@debbiestuckey6599]

I bet he would've enjoyed wearing some of your hand knits! Blessings & hugs for you. 💞

[@karenbolier8412]

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[@carolewinstead8270]

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[@dorididit]

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[@stephanieottersbach1864]

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[@amominak2]

So glad Phoebe doesn't have covid👍😊. Happy Birthday wishes to her🎂🎉❣️ Loving all the socks you've been knitting!

[@gillianfreeman53]

Ahhhhhhh!!! I made my family watch the bit where we won! The girls screamed and we jumped about.🤣🤣 I’m so excited!!! Thanks you for the very generous prizes and very happy feelings!!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

😄 aaaaaaw!! I love that! Hope the prize has arrived safe and sound 🎁

[@celestedouville2529]

We just saw A Christmas Carol live last night (proof of vaccination required to enter and masks required throughout, no intermission snacks). It's a tradition for us. This production was far scarier than the last few we've seen, glad our kiddo is 13 now and not as prone to night terrors. It was as ever a stern and lovely reminder to keep Christmas in our hearts all year long.

[@OLIVIA-mb9pb]

Beautiful and a joy. 🙏🏽🕊💚👏🏼

[@isabelle.duchatelle]

Oh please, pretty please, tell us how you stripe in the round without a jog :) Thank you so much for an enjoyable moment 😸

[@janedaniel7288]

The cardigan is gorgeous, I didn't realise it was handmade. Love all the loveliness. Glad your daughter is negative. Scary world out there. Take care and keep safe. xxJane

[@naturallycreatingjab161]

I always have fun watching you. Thanks for the JOY 💐

[@lesleyleake7391]

Lovely podcast and gorgeous socks😍 I have some yarn in my stash that is shouting "Make me into a blanket." A great MKAL idea.I love Max the mammoth's hair in all its curly glory

[@bethmurray3578]

Lovely to see you again! Those long stripey socks are gorgeous!! Your daughter will love them!

[@Stephlovesnapping]

Such a fun podcast! Congratulations to the winners! 🎉🎉🎉

[@julianedebus7990]

Huge, big LIKE! Thank you for your newest podcast episode. As always, I enjoyed it very much. Sending lots of good wishes your way, Juliane.

[@helenoreillylong9497]

Very enjoyable Ali. Pleased Phoebe’s test is negative. Can’t imagine anyone giving thumbs down on your channels.xxx

[@pattyomalley833]

Love all your colorful, cozy socks. I'm glad Phoebe is okay.

[@helenrussell294]

fabulous podcast - thanks so much. I love all your socks - you are so clever - and I'm so looking forward to your blanket-along. I hope Phoebe is ok for her birthday.

[@stitchitch7010]

Had to watch again later, too many life interruptions the first time ☺️ You have been busy! So much yarny eye candy 🧶Did Dan ever start knitting? Hope Phoebe escapes the "C" again. Hugs😘

[@leannastoufer6333]

I miss my Dad too, though he has been gone a long time. Thank you for the lovely, yarny chat!

[@jayshreeshah6245]

so many socks.Wow. All so beautiful.Hope Phoebe feels better soon. You truly inspiring me to make socks!!

[@sheridenlomax325]

Love all your makes and Phoebe will love the Mammoth. Hope she is better soon!

[@vickifenlon2235]

Loving Max the Mammoth, and what a cool pair of snips

[@suedale1865]

I agree with Carolyn ( Alice bag ) you ALL have given hours of joy THANK YOU 🙏🏻

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

☺️😘

[@janecopeland2306]

Lovely episode. So many socks! I struggle to get one pair done, but I will persevere! I do hope Phoebe is OK. I love how you just take it all in stride. I was so happy to see my little flock of chickens on your vlog. Thanks! They have all happily gone off to their new homes. I'll be participating in the blanket-a-long for sure!

[@kerriechristie6391]

another upbeat delightful episode .You were my first podcast. I went back in lockdown and watched every episode ....Now up to speed and planning to finally join in with the new year project, a blanketalong ... fabulous .... make a change from lallygagging around at the back of the class . Thoroughly delighted they have stopped the "dislike" count .... I mean in all the choice we have why not just move on to the next. why be so mean ?? . Huge effort put in behind the scene and I am in admiration of anyone who gets it together. Happy seasonal wishes from a snowy and extremely windy Scotland .... where is that blanket .

[@julieagar4483]

Thanks for a lovely video. I love all your projects. All the socks are beautiful. ❤️❤️🎄julie Tasmania Australia ❤️

[@BacktoBlighty]

Loved spending a little bit of time with you this morning Ali! xx

[@LynnCol295]

So look forward to spending time with you on You Tube. Thank you Ali

[@carolynbulson2081]

Glad you like the “Alice” bag and yarn and “medieval” snips. You’ve given me hours and hours of smiles these past couple of years. It was my pleasure to give a little back. 😊

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Loved every little thing, thank you so much Carolyn 🥰😘

[@marionhandsley7959]

Love your podcasts/vlogs Ali. Your such an inspiration. Love Marion xxx

[@Loriloulou327]

I *LOVE* the button idea!!! So cute!

[@kezmez1464]

A BUTTON!!!!!!! absolute genious. i have two shawls i never wear as they are on the short side too.

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

Love your knits and crochet work.

[@yarnmugspodcast9123]

Hi Ali. Your dad would have been proud 😊. Lovely long podcast and so lovely to see everything you’ve been working on. What w great idea with the button on the shawl! Loving all your socks and just feel better shawl. Excited for vlogmas and your cosy blanket along. I will defo be joining in from the 1st January. See you soon 😊

[@annet22244]

Thank you.

[@journeysthroughknitting]

Button for the shorter shawl is BRILLIANT! I was gifted a gorgeous triangular shawlette, but it is really small and the ends are not long enough for it to stay put. I've been gently half-knotting the ends behind my neck. I just checked though and a wee button on one tip will easily slip through the other tip as you showed! Thanks to this amazing community for sharing their genius ideas!

[@tinakercher8768]

I enjoyed your episode, as always.

[@clairerobinson6571]

Such a sweet message about your Dad... I need to make a cosy advent shawl! Maybe using all my advent leftovers from the past few years. And so looking forward to the cosy winter blanket-along. Happy December!

[@ManicMama]

Congratulations Helen.

[@grace333ish]

Can’t wait for the changing colours tutorial, thanks

[@NNYDebbie]

Always a pleasure! Can’t wait to see Phoebe’s completed gift.

[@mandyofmarymac]

Hi~You were correct, it was the CHRYSLER BUILDING in NYC.

[@journeysthroughknitting]

The cocoknits scissors are modeled after Japanese snips. It's what my Mom used for sewing and what I've been using for sewing too. They are great!

[@conniejojensen6057]

I learnt to do the weave in the ends from a Susan B Anderson scrappy pattern so maybe that’s where you did. Love the podcast! 🧶

[@sylvatongibbs175]

I have loved your blogs on your daily life. When you did your book review I thought you might like this book. I first read it in paperback a few years ago and now have it on kindle. A really unusual book. Look forward to future vlogs.

[@EvieO1950]

Loved it all’n. So glad Phoebe tested negative. Seeing and hearing about your makes was lovely! 🧶💕🧶. I’ll think about the blanket MAL. I have yarn for a couple so I need to join in but I don’t do Instagram or Ravelry so I might just be lurking about. 😁. Can’t wait til Vlogmas starts!!! 🎄🧶🎄

[@suenicholls5446]

💕😀 xx lovely podcast Ali. (Unfortunately I can see one dislike under this podcast ) 🥲

[@marilyn1228]

Nimble Needles has a tutorial of a few ways of"jogless" joining of colours..

[@janemclendon3831]

Love all your beautiful socks. Looking forward to your tutorial weaving in ends. Upon your suggestion I purchased a gently loved copy of “Skipping Christmas by John Grisham” which I’ll start reading shortly. Hope Phoebe is okay and has a great birthday celebration. Looking forward to vlogmas. Thank you.

[@ericallerton809]

That was perfect Ali,,,,Enjoyed it so much,,,!!! Love all UR Socks!,WOW,,,,, AND the shawl,,,,is so nice on u and perfect idea with button!!!! I won an advent yarn calendar!!!!so may be starting a blanket or shawl,,,, Will join u and Sherrie in January!,, Thanks so much,,, Hoping phoebe is OK! Elaine🏡🏡🏡🏡

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Yay Elaine!! Glad you won an advent, so much fun! 🧶

[@melaniebosch8286]

Would love a good tutorial on how to hide the jog in stripes. I have tried a lot of different ways, yet nothing as good as your socks look. Love the vlog and the little glimpses into your family life. Feel like I know you😃. Happy Holidays from chilly, snowy, beautiful Alaska.

[@heathertucker7056]

Lovely marathon episode today Ali! Loved all your socks! Sorry Phoebe is poorly. I have had a really bad cold, not Covid, just an old fashioned head cold but now everyone panics and starts to worry! Looking forward to Vlogmas very much too! I think it’s a good idea to remove the dislike button totals on KZbin.. I can honestly say I have never pressed one! If I don’t like a video, I stop watching and choose another instead! Take care xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Me too Heather! If I don’t enjoy something I just stop watching and move on, I’ve never given anyone a thumbs down, it seems to harsh! Here’s a thumbs up for you 👍🏻 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😘

[@lindaevans8795]

Just about managing to catch up on all my podcasts and just finished watching yours Ali. My you have been busy and the socks are gorgeous 😍. Wish I had enough hours in the day to do everything I want. Thanks for the shout out on my first ever bag make and yes these two skins from cookston crafts were chosen to go together or singularly as your own choice. Hope Phoebe is feeling better. Me I'm down with a gruff voice and sniffles but have tested negative on lateral flow. Stay safe and hope you didnt get hit too much with the storm. ❤❤❤

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you so much Linda! I’m catching up on comments now the madness of vlogmas is over 😄 I trust you’re feeling better now, I hope so! xx

[@annehayward3506]

What a lot of lovely socks and your beautiful shawl. So sorry Phoebe is not feeling to well, hope she’s back to full health soon. Good luck with the mammoth he’s looking fabulous so far love his curly locks. Stay safe love and hugs xx

[@janicemacdougall1844]

I am new to knitting and have only knit 1 pair of socks so far with jogless knitting. But, I would love a tutorial on how you knit stripes in socks without using jogless knitting. :) Also, my Mom and Dad have been gifting my children Christmas Eve pajamas since each child's first Christmas.

[@bonniefaller9009]

Oh my goodness your socks!!!❤️❤️❤️ You are my sock muse! Another lovely podcast watched while crocheting and drinking my morning coffee. Thank you!

[@PPXman24]

Love the idea of a blanket along. I've been collecting yarn for the Dogwood blanket by Tin Can Knits for a while and would love to make a large one for my bed. What a great time to start it. 👌😁😁😁 Thanks for the motivation.

[@colleenclary2062]

Those rainbow socks are everything! Glad Phoebe isn’t Covid positive for her birthday. 🤞🏽I loved seeing all the bags and projects and I can’t wait to see the finished mammoth. So so cute. See you again soon. ~Colleen

[@victoriasmith9334]

Lovely episode. We also watched Outlaws and loved it too. Wondering whether to save my advent dk Yarn for the blanket along or make a shawl like yours with the button. How to make these decisions???!!!!????

[@dorididit]

Awesome job on all your works. Loving Phoebe's b-day gift. I'm wanting to make myself the Just feel better shawl that looks like a fun one to make. ♡

[@TheThoughtfulKnitter]

Hi Ali, I only found your channel very recently...which seems bonkers considering you have >13k subscribers! (I really don’t understand the KZbin algorithm 🤔). Anyway, I just wanted to say hello, and let you know how much I enjoyed this video. Also, what a relief that your daughter’s PCR test came back negative, I hope she has a cracking birthday. Sending warming winter wishes to you from Scotland’s Far North, Ailie 💖

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Hi Ailie! And welcome! Thanks for saying hello and thanks for watching 😃 I’m behind with comments so apologies for taking so long to say hello back 👋🏻 xx

[@danawithrowdickson8862]

Thanks Ali for another jam packed podcast. You sure are busy.

[@ThisBritKnits]

The colour combination of those cabled socks is gorgeous! I never works have guessed those two colours would go together so well. Clever so and so' s these yarn dyers, eh?

[@Tymber2]

On Netflix…..totally cheesy “A Castle for Christmas” has a knitting club, some yarn bombing and Highland cow….what’s not to love.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Watched it and loved it!! Perfect Christmas cheesy film! 🧶 🐮 🏰

[@janicemacdougall1844]

Such lovely projects and congratulations to the winners!!! I have to say that the crafting community is so lovely and encouraging and kind.

[@paulafralick2905]

So nice to see a regular podcast again. I love the colour of your Halloween socks.

[@daniellepetal4173]

Another lovely podcast Ali ! With the join as you go method you use do you do this with crochet to ?

[@karenk380]

Thanks for sharing all your fabulous makes! Max is going to be adorable. What a fun choice Phoebe made. it's all about the hair.😁. I am on the home stretch for a blanket that I am making following Anja from Ophelia Talks. I think I always need a blanket on the go! Love them. So I look forward to the cozy blanket make along. Gives me purpose🤗.

[@michaelwhite3508]

The mammoth is so cute! Really loved this podcast. You are looking so well! Looking forward to your Vlogmas series. Lesley x

[@lynnthomas7275]

you were the inspiration for me to try crochet amigurumi. Just completed my first one which I've posted on Ravelry. It's a sloth xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

That’s amazing! I’m so glad you were inspired to get started with amigurumi 🦥

[@catherinecrochets]

Hi Ali, Love the Mammoth you're making for Phoebe - it's fab!! I really hope she doesn't come down with anything and gets to enjoy her sleepover and birthday! Thanks for another fab podcast xx

[@debbiestuckey6599]

Haven't watched the whole podcast yet but didn't want to forget to tell you it's the Chrysler building on your bag you made. 😘 ....I really enjoyed your podcast so much! Your socks are sooooo lovely!! ❤ I'm glad Phoebe's Covid test was negative. Hope she feels back to normal soon.

[@marisadawndesigns5458]

So… I have a crochet blanket that I started 2 years ago… but I only have about 36” of 108” in length finished. Will that count? 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheCannyMagpie]

I'm watching you talk about the Just Feel Better Shawl while crocheting my 3rd one this year! I love mine so much I'm gifting two this Xmas

[@govidgordana2293]

Everything is so beautiful, love all the socks and the dk shawl is lovely and looks so cozy. The Mammoth is going to be adorable!

[@sharonmacomber2331]

Thank you Ali love when you keep me company

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you Sharon 😘

[@EldenwoodCraft]

What a joy to spend some extended time with you this morning Ali. Thank you. As always I love everything that you do and now am really looking forward to spending December with you all. That will be a real highlight of the month for me x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Aw Emma 🥰 The feeling’s mutual!

[@Whaticreatednext]

Thank you for a lovely vlog x

[@naidamelendez1388]

Omg. Would you please make a video on how to avoid color changes being noticeable on Amigurumi? Thanks

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Ooo good request, not sure I know how to avoid colour changes in Amigurumi, I’ve never been too successful with disguising it 😄 If I ever work it out I’ll definitely share though! 😘

[@crochetqueen6440]

I change yarns by finishing the final stitch of the old colour by pulling through the final loop in the new colour. And if you finish off before starting a new colour, not sure if that is any less noticeable than what you do now

[@susangoodwin7241]

WOW! You should be wearing a sparkly tiara with the words, "Sock Diva" spelled out in rhinestones across the front of it!!! Impressive output! I'm also in sock mode (Christmas you know) but will never achieve your lofty heights! Great episode and all your work to that end is so appreciated. Glad Phoebe continues to be okay. Best from Nova Scotia...we had snow yesterday!!!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

😄 👸🏻 I like that idea! x

[@corallynch4825]

Love your podcast.Looking forward to vlogmas.

[@lesleyoliver3310]

What a lovely Podcast. I didn’t realise how much I’ve missed it. You’ve made a lovely uplifting start to my day. Hope Phoebe is feeling a little better and it’s not The dreaded “C”. Stay safe and well. Thanks from Australia 🐨🦘😷

[@elaineatthecraftshed1993]

Lovely episode Ali, always a treat. Glad Phoebe's result was negative again. Good luck with finishing her mammoth. Thanks for explaining about the thumbs down count, I don't think I have ever given one to anyone, but I did notice it had disappeared so it all makes sense now. Take care and looking forward to Vlogmas very much x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thank you Elaine 😘

[@nancywillick5737]

I just watched Denise of Earth Tones Girl tutorial on doing just that. Changing colors jogless in the leg and in the ribbing and weaving in as you go. I may have missed you saying at some point but has Dan be knitting?

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Oh! Brilliant, I will watch that and see if she does the same! Then direct people to her instead 😄 Dan reminds me every day that I said I’d teach him to knit socks and still haven’t 😅

[@glendabathgate4036]

💞💖💗💓

[@thefibresanctuary8068]

What a gorgeous collection of socks, I can't wait to see Max finished 😍 I think your dad would be very proud of you (even if he wouldn't get the yarn hype😆) very glad phoebe's results were negative ps, we watched The nutcracker and the 4 realms this a truly terrible but slightly Alice like Christmas film 🤣😂

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Ooo yes that’s a weird film - the one with the evil sugarplum fairy?! Very atmospheric though 😃

[@catallsopp]

Hello Lovely Ali! Thank you for the wonderful episode. :-)) Have you watched The Man Who Invented Christmas? It's been out since 2017 apparently but my hubby & I just watched it, and I thought of you right away! I'm looking forward to that lovely MAL in the new year. :-)) Good luck with all your projects and have fun with Strictly. Thanks again! And cheers xo

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

One of my favs! Love that film! Thank you Catriona 😘

[@margaretgerth1067]

Ali, I find that the description box come up below if my iPad is in portrait mode, and on the side if it’s in landscape. I think that’s new. Hope Phoebe is ok, and can enjoy her upcoming birthday! Margaret in Vancouver.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Thanks Margaret! She fine and her test was negative thank goodness 🥰

[@naidamelendez1388]

Could me please have a 2022 Amialong?

[@carolewinstead8270]

Could the no-jog pattern tip come from Kay Jones? Seems like she had a tutorial about it. I could be wrong.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

Definitely not from Kay, but if anyone would know she would! The knitting queen! Someone mentioned that Denise over at Earth Tones Girl has just done a tutorial on this too, worth a look! 😘

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Hi Ali, just caught up with this video and really enjoyed it. I love that blanket! Can I ask you about your camera? I've just got the Sony ZV1 and not being very technical minded I thought I'd just be able to set it up and hit record (oops). It turns out that my 30 minute video is 11GB in size and struggling to upload to YT because I have it in "automatic shooting mode". What mode do you video your podcasts in? :) xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful-Ali]

I have the same one. It might be how you’ve got the files set - I film in the next one down from 4K so if you have it set to 4K it might be creating huge files. Feel free to email me and I can point you to some useful videos xx

[@brendastage9427]

Your project are to much but love them

[@mandyofmarymac]

PS I hope Phoebe is alright.

[@strikketroldenshule]

i am sad about the fact that you only do your dayly vlogs on the other channel.