A cosy weekend and new design reveal! - Autumn Vlogs Ep7

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[@christinefiberarts1643]

I have been following you for several years and have really enjoyed your Vlogtober. I just wanted to give you a little recommendation on your Gardening, which is that if you spray your vegetables especially the ones that are actually growing underground like your carrots and stuff if you spray them with a mild solution of cayenne pepper and lemon , the bugs won't eat your plants because they don't like the cayenne pepper. And it easily washes off of your vegetables. It's very good to do that with flowers too or any plant that will get pest. And it's a completely natural means of pest control...

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you that’s a fantastic recommendation!! I’m going to suggest Santa bring me a gardeners journal this year so I can keep track and make notes and know what to plant when and how to help them survive!! X

[@Rebbyy3000]

Have loved watching these vlogs over the past week! I don't often comment on videos but Laura, you seem to get the perfect balance of normal life, cozy imagery and knitting all into these lovely little vlogs that are such a delight to watch. It's always a joy to see when you've uploaded something. Thank you :)

[@_laurapenrose_]

Thank you so much, I do try and create a balanced video with a cosy vibe so I’m very glad it’s noticed and appreciated! Thank you for tuning in!!! Xx

[@skyewatson8247]

Laura, you hit the nail on the head with the lead parent chat. Just what I needed to hear right now. After a crazy day off of running around. Have loved your autumn vlogs.

[@roos7631]

I loved this week of vlogs! It's so great to watch it, especially because you enjoy making them! And the Midland Neck would be so great, especially when you have a sore neck and want to keep you neck warm, but it's to warm or not practical to wear a big jumper or scarf (like when your doing things at the house or something)! 🍂

[@babyZale]

Thank you for your vlogs. When I see a pop up that you have released a vlog, I feel so excited and smile. I truly enjoy every moment. From the Pacific Northwest in Oregon, USA 😊

[@deborahking7873]

Thank you Laura for making this week so fun, I have really enjoyed spending time with you, I love it when you open up and share your feelings and thoughts. Yay for Christmas vlogs❤

[@carlamoss624]

Thankyou so much for this autumn interlude, I always so look forward to your next episode when you publish a little series, then miss them when you finish. But that said it is important to keep it manageable as I really feel for you when you are reaching a level of overwhelm. You don’t need to self sacrifice for us either. Less is sometimes more , particularly if it makes it easier for you to sustain this over a longer period. Keep that foremost in your mind for vlogmas, it doesn’t have to be 25 days. Stay well and happy 👍😀❤️

[@knittedbywhitney]

If you think calling your new accessory design a neck is funny, you'll laugh even harder when you find out that here in Canada we call those dickies 😂😂😂 This was my favourite of the October vlogs so I highly support you combining two days into one video for vlogmas. Listen to your own advice of work smarter not harder 😉

[@FriendlyFibers]

We call them dickies too :) in Michigan here

[@_laurapenrose_]

We have dickies in the UK! But it’s more like a fake shirt you wear under a blazer or suit jacket, rather than a pretend sweater under a coat! I think Dickie is technically what it is, but in the knitwear world, ‘neck’ is the entire modern word for it!

[@StitchesandPrayersVlog-cast]

We call them dickies here in the states too!

[@lisaporch8922]

I think Penny needs a midland cardigan 😊. Then we would get the pattern 😉😉

[@hannahswanson544]

What a joy to do my makeup with you this morning ❤

[@mindybilottacounsellingand1308]

Thank you Laura! It was really nice getting to know you. Being vulnerable with us definitely helps undo our aloneness and wires connection with you!

[@mnoeliarc]

Thanks for your vlogs, I've really enjoyed them. I, too, often have neck issues. I have found that doing a few neck rolls and stretches every morning really help with minimising the problem. I hope you recover from it soon. I'm glad you had a lovely weekend and yay! for the Midland Neck. Also, looking forward to your next Patreon video 😊

[@roseb4988]

Thankyou so much Laura for the Autumn Vlogs, so enjoyed them 🧶😘

[@knitwithjo]

I've loved catching up with you during these cozy autumnal vlogs! It's Thanksgiving Day here in Canada, so just wanted to say I'm thankful for you - for your vlogs, your knitting inspiration, your honesty and vulnerability, your mental health chats, and your humour! Enjoy the rest of your autumn!

[@sarahgordon1679]

Wow the beginning of this vlog really hit home for me. I don’t think I ever really realized that I was self sacrificing but the way you explained it just caused a huge lightbulb moment for me. So, thank you Laura!

[@_laurapenrose_]

I was there for a long time without seeing it, you’re definitely not alone! Make sure you make time for yourself today xxxx

[@amandasandercock6286]

I have really enjoyed your autumn blogs. Thank you for taking the time and effort in making them. Can't wait for the vlogmas series. Keep your enthusiasm for your work it is infectious xxx

[@katehosford2657]

I loved your Autumn vlogs. I love all your podcasts. Your knitwear designs are beautiful and I want to knit them all. Im looking forward to seeing your next podcast. Thank you for sharing so much of your life, from the heart. Lots of love from Katie in Maine USA. 🙏♥️🧶🍁

[@cindymilbauer3133]

Hi! I really enjoyed this autumn vlog. I will definitely look for your previous ones too. This was so much fun. You are so creative and a lovely lady. I also have ADHD and can totally relate. Love the little snippets of your life. Be blessed!❤😊

[@triciabasham8317]

Lovely weekend catch up. New design looks exciting!

[@janecozens9968]

Thank you so much Laura for your vlogs and for making me feel so much better about myself, your a wonderful person ❤x

[@daniellejohnson3364]

I’m a newer viewer, and this Autumn vlog was so lovely to watch ❤😊 Looking forward to vlogmas!

[@victoriasmith9334]

And thank you for such a lovely series of vlogs. Ive caught a couple of podcasts of yours before and its been really nice getting to know you over the last week. Enjoy the rest of your Autumn 🍁🍁

[@vickibradley8418]

Love your vlogs and sad to see them come to an end. Looking forward to the next Patreon video ☺️. Wow, I can’t wait for your Midland ‘neck’. I was looking for a design to knit my granddaughter’s them for the winter. 😊

[@Babsknits324]

Thank you Laura. Really enjoyed this week’s vlogs. Hugs for you!

[@denisedejose718]

In North America we call those neckwarmers , dickies. A really old fashioned memory but so useful in shoulder seasons. Thanks for the vlogs! Just perfect

[@stitchedscorpio]

the anxiety rep in inside out 2 was so nice. i saw it in theatres with a friend and i sobbed so hard

[@CharlotteR-t8c]

Thank you for a wonderful series of autumn vlogs, Laura. I have recently rewatched Vlogmas 2021, and am hoping to rewatch the other years before December starts. I remember originally watching Vlogmas 2021 in the very early stages of pregnancy (all whilst isolating with Covid too, yikes) - now my little one is 2 years old!

[@katyarncrafts]

Enjoyed the autumn vlogs very much. 🤎 The midland neck idea is genius! 🤩 Hope your neck is better now and that you can find a long term solution to help you with this issue. 🙏 ~ Kat

[@Millie.C]

I love the idea of the neckwamer. Thank you for the lovely autumn vlogs! 🧡🍂🍂🍂

[@karlienstandaert3742]

These vlogs have been a joy to watch 😊 you even convinced me into buying a hot water bottle, heat the person not the room 🤯 and just to know if it is my cup of tea before I put a Maxine hwbc on my to-knit list 😉 keep up the nice work!

[@Janeknitsoninsta]

Have really enjoyed your October vlogs and thank you for taking us along with your week. Really excited for your new project, I might even be brave enough to apply for a test of it (wanted to do the midland cardi but chickened out lol). Hope your neck is feeling better xx

[@Bub5257]

Thank you so much for such a gorgeous series of vlogs. I can’t wait for Vlogmas. Cheers Chris 🇦🇺😁

[@caravancrafts1332]

Thank you Laura, I’m not usually a watcher of vlogs. But I have really enjoyed spending this week peeping into your life. Very cosy, comforting and inspiring. Gonna make granola and soup!!!

[@almutbonner4031]

Dear Laura, thank you so much for taking the time to vlog. I get a lot of inspirations from you about getting started with the tasks we want to do at home. And I also would like to knit a garter neck warmer. Kind regards from Berlin, Almut

[@jorunnhold57]

Thank you so much for your lovely vlogs! 😊 I am really looking forward to the midland cardigan and neckwarmer!

[@lynntimmer1620]

Thank you for the interludes. It's going to freeze in mid-Minnesota tonight, so I'll thank the garden plants and bid them adieu. 🙃

[@eveliengrannyg945]

It´s a dickie! L.O.L. 😄(The Grocery girls have had a lot off fun about these, but they love them and so do I). That's so lovely for the winter.

[@hope2getitdone]

I was so certain I knew what you were designing ( I think in a previous episode you mentioned Maxine mittens). Then you said it was a neck accessory, and I was like Laura what amazing thing have you come up with now!? It is really beautiful accessory, funny that it's called a neck though, wish there was a better name for it 😂 .I think Whitney was right about calling it a dickie but I've also only worn them under sweaters not over. Thank you for the autumn blogs, it was nice content for knitting on my days off. I love how cozy and genuine they are, it really does feel like catching up with a friend. Super excited for vlogmas this year!!

[@doloresvandenberg1643]

Enjoy for sure very much. The neck is absolutely a good idea. Have a nice October sweet Laura ❤💐😘😘😘

[@kathileo]

I love your vlog, and the neck warmer is soo great and looks amazing ❤ would definetly like to apply to the test knit, and as you guessed a little initimated by the Midland Cardigan to apply 😅 looking forward to it ❤❤😊😊 cozy time for you and your family

[@warddemeyer9179]

After seeing the midland neck, all I can think about is a midland balaclava...

[@Tracyscraftingcorner]

Love the neck idea. Lovely to spend a week with you m’love. Lots of love and stuffs. X

[@lorrainelambert9001]

Thank you so much Laura for these vlogs it’s been great 😊😊😊❤❤

[@FriendlyFibers]

Loved the vlog! It was nice to get to know you and your family. I feel very relaxed watching and think I might want to try Patreon :)

[@lynnthomas7275]

Showing my age but I'd call the new design a Dickie. Very popular back in the day, lol

[@saraw8503]

This 70 yo American also calls it a dickie.

[@helenlayley]

Your 'neck' is also sometimes called a Dickie, but in Sweden they call them Fuskis which means fake or Cheat! In other words a fake jumper! I love your excitement.

[@Liz.Green789]

Thank you for the vlogs. I enjoy your visits. See you for Vlogmas.

[@maureenott214]

Seriously! Never before have I felt more seen than in the IO2 Anxiety panic attack scene. I bawled my eyes out! I have tried to explain to doctors how it feels and the best I could always do was that it was like my brain was like a record skipping in a vacuum chamber. That was the only way it made sense to me to describe it… I don’t know how the Pixar people did it but they captured the sensation perfectly. Now I can just tell the doctors to go watch Inside Out 2. 😜

[@scrabblehounds]

For your new project, The Midland Neck, in America we will be calling your new creation, The Midland Dickie,. Has a nice ring and I will be waiting for the pattern for purchase. Wore dickies as a teenager and now that I’m in my 60s, wearing a dickie helps keep the drafts out from the back of my neck without having a bulky scarf for a bulky sweater on.

[@StitchesandPrayersVlog-cast]

I was intimidated in testing the cardigan, but if you do one for the Midland neck, I just might apply

[@TheMomzombie]

Your pie bombs sound a lot like what we call pot pies over here in the US. Chicken pot pie, beef pot pie, turkey pot pie. Veggies are included in the pies too. They’re pretty yummy. 😊

[@_laurapenrose_]

Do you out them in a bread roll (barm) too? 🤣🤣🙈🙈

[@lindseywhite3371]

You've taught me something today, I didn't know that dickies were also called necks! Your weekend looked like so much fun, I'm glad you all had a great time. I understand what you mean about socialising, my partner and i are always with family for at least 3 days over Christmas, he's diagnosed being neurodivergent, questions have been asked about whether I am, and we come home from Christmas absolutely burnt out, even though we're with, to steal your phrase, safe people!

[@mlea79]

I just wanted to say your eyes look so beautiful ❤

[@carolynbulson2081]

Do you have chiropractors in the UK? I’ve had similar problems, and the chiropractor just was amazing. That and a medical massage for soft tissue issues. Hope you feel better.

[@mnoeliarc]

We do but physiotherapists (physical therapists) also give massages 😊

[@chris112233ish]

Ask them to give you some stretches before doing any projects that will put you in positions that will be prolonged

[@lunafreja1354]

Lovely vlog. Not that you need to put a value on your parenting but if you paid for childcare and a housekeeper it would cost a hell of a lot more, then there's the value that you have being available for your children. If you worked outside the home things would be different both for you and your children.