A day in a quiet house / the republic of me

Welcome to the republic of me.
My name is Ivana and this is a channel about slow living and making things... with focus on fiber arts like knitting and spinning, as well as painting, growing a garden and living on an island in the Mediterranean.
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website: www.therepublicofme.com/
Stylecraft Life Tweed DK (100g) Teal Nepp 2299
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Cascade Heritage Solids - Red 5607
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Friday Shrug by Jackie Rose
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In & Out Raglan
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music: Epidemic Sound
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[@kellycarnegie6265]

Please do remember the words from the lady in Edinburgh. Your gift to us is the videos. While it is lovely to see a reply, it is by no means something you should feel pressure to do. Another wonderful video. Thank you ❤️

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much ❤️

[@kimhallson9579]

Your podcasts never disappoint I look forward to each and every one of them You feel like a friend and your projects are always something that I would make Thank you for sharing with us out here

[@therepublicofme]

thank you so much ❤️

[@mariawalker6940]

It’s really the human connection. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of life in Cyprus. 😊

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@kellylovesthepens]

You are the gift! It is our way to say thank you to you- you replying would be thanking us for the thank you-😊

[@therepublicofme]

thank you so much ❤️

[@margarethastings3332]

It always uplifts me when you visit Ivana. I had a ginger cat years ago who used to hide when I was hanging out washing, then he would leap out and latch onto my ankle. Someone told me it was a sign of affection. 😹 Your jumper recipe, for me, is like my vanilla sock recipe. It’s an easy, pleasant knit, but it is also a very flattering (and classic) design that suits most body shapes. Great tip about the chopstick! Please don’t fret about answering comments. If you spent all day answering comments, you would have nothing to show us! 🥰

[@therepublicofme]

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[@etoylemckee6832]

When our knitting group gathers together for crafting , there are generally multiple conversations going on. Some we respond to and some we just listen to. Our response is not expected or even anticipated. What each of us do appreciate is the sense of community and well being that we take away and leave behind for one another. The gift of time is not to be weighed or reciprocated but rather to be treasured.

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you for that... I'm always looking forward to your wisdom. ❤️

[@anne-mareehern]

Thank you Ivana, for your time and enjoyable, relaxing, inspiring podcast. No need to feel guilty for not replying, it is exactly as the lady in Edinburg said. Love your garter scarf and look forward to seeing how you wear it, I love your style.

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@postulatedspace]

Your daily life blog has big impact on me Ivana. Right down to losing hair, I can relate to you at so many levels. i am not in your age group, not even the same race, don't live anywhere near you and I do have vastly different life experience. But the core of who we are the same. I am an artist. I knit and I love animals. And I see myself in you and I can relate to what you are thinking, experiencing and going through. Most likely we will never meet but know that you have a firend in New York City.

[@therepublicofme]

thank you dear friend ❤️❤️❤️

[@ursulauphof420]

Ivana please don't worry about replying..I just love your podcasts spending time with you.. whether knitting, crocheting, gardening or whatever.. thank you and take care from a very cold but sunny spot in South Africa xx❤

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much Ursula.... keep warm ❤️

[@hannahfaulkner7]

I love the chopstick trick! So clever 😂 👍

[@therepublicofme]

I'm glad... it really works for me ❤️

[@mariatorres3171]

Thanks for sharing your talents. Much appreciated. Love all your makes💕💕💕

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@kajon84]

When i get my notification that you uploaded. I squeal and hands do a happy clap! Get my drink, I don't knit on the first watch as i don't want to miss a scene...you are like getting the next chapter of a book i love to read. I don't mind the hovering....i just breathe and smile and feel happy to see you. How lovely for you to have a stay vacation in your own home, just you and furbabies. Stay cool and safe. ❤🙋‍♀️🇨🇦

[@therepublicofme]

That was so nice to read, thank you very much ❤️❤️❤️

[@countrysnippets]

Another lovely episode, of course now I want to knit all the garter stitch scarves. 😊❤️

[@agillsfo]

Dearest Ivana, I love your podcasts and you are so special as well. I have visited Crete 2 summers ago and love that you live in such a gorgeous area!! Please do not worry about responding to each comment. YOU are a gift to us so we are thanking you by our comments! Sending you hugs and love from Northern Virginia!! ❤❤❤

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much. Yes, Crete is very similar and very close to Cyprus ❤️

[@cynthiaspear-duncan7661]

I haven't watched knitting vids in a few weeks. I need to go watch the last one

[@andreat1752]

Thank you so, so much for your lovely videos. Please don't put pressure on yourself. It's exactly like the lady toll you. Comments are just a way to give back to you, what you already gave us through your video. ❤ Please simply enjoy all the lovely comments. 🤗

[@therepublicofme]

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[@alip.9740]

No joke the thought in my head was "ooh I have to get yarn that color (the golden mustard color) for that hat." Then thought "we'll it looks great on her it might not on me." So at least on camera you owned that color. Sometimes it's confidence that makes the outfit or colors come together. I'm pretty sure I'll give that chopstick trick a go next skein windup. Love simple tricks to make things easier.

[@therepublicofme]

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[@oliviabarresi5180]

Dear Ivana, i like your podcast so much! I'm not a big writer but they are so relaxing😊 you are such a nice person! Please never stop recording!! Thank you and big hug from Italy❤

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much ❤️

[@zenandink3531]

❤ and, great tip on twisting into skeins!!!😮😊

[@Mummumster]

Prose is a custom blend especially formulated for you and shipped to you.

[@karenombler5629]

Send us some sun Ivanna, uts cold still here in the UK 😊 the gin and summer nights sounds like heaven 😊

[@gilliantherese7202]

Beautiful knits💜

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@Meredith36]

Lovely episode, as always. I love your handspun! Hope you have a wonderful summer. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@noeleenbyrne5197]

I would like to thank You, I first found you on here with your video on all the amazing bargains you got on "Winnie's wool wagon", I live in Ireland and was finding it difficult to find decent wool at good prices, well ....... I looked it up, bought lots of goodies and discovered that it's only a 20 minute drive from my house! So Thank You so much for the bargains and all the yarney goodness you give us every time you release a video, x

[@therepublicofme]

Oh I'd love to have Winnie's wool wagon so close to me ❤️❤️❤️

[@govidgordana2293]

It’s always a pleasure Ivana, your creativity is truly inspiring. Have a wonderful week 🤗💕

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you! You too! ❤️

[@edytheneumann4656]

Thank you again Ivana! Passion fruit g&t 😮 ❤. Sometimes the simplest knitting project is irresistible - and the fabric you create with hand spun and other blends is the secret to a very special FO!

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you dear Edythe 😊❤️

[@michellelockett6518]

Just an idea for the passion fruit, maybe freeze in ice cube trays can be added to smoothies and even used as ice cubes in drinks x

[@therepublicofme]

I used to freeze it in ice cube trays but since the pulp is a bit thick, it is easier to freeze it flat and then just break it up in pieces :) ❤️

[@elsiehughes7130]

Ivana I don’t feel you have to answer my comments. I agree that your videos are your gift and I just like you to know I am grateful and enjoy them. I like when you harvest your garden.

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@glendabathgate4036]

Lovely to see you the ice cubes will be tasty too we don’t need an answer honestly xxwindy in Edinburgh

[@peggypennie1088]

You’ve mentioned a couple times and in this one “grandma shawl”. I want to do one too!!!!

[@therepublicofme]

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[@casuarinagirl8067]

Ah yes, getting to the point of not being able to reply to all these comments 🤔 bittersweet I’m sure. The therapist angel has great advice for you Ivana💪🏻🥰 I’ve heard some podcasters say they can’t reply but they do read and put a heart. I’m sure I’d feel the same way if I was in your position. Thanks for another lovely episode, take care, Karen 😘

[@therepublicofme]

I do read all of the comments, but it does take so much time to reply in a thoughtful manner. Thank you for being here Karen ❤️

[@susanmiller3633]

Another wonderful podcast!! Thank you!

[@therepublicofme]

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[@Lucy27102]

Hey Ivana! Always lovely to see a new video. Nice way to wake up on Sunday morning 😊 Love your sweaters, they always look so professional. I'm already planning my winter sweater knits, they're are all the In and Out raglan recipe 😅 Have a beautiful rest of your day! ❤❤

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you!! 😊❤️

[@timelessmemories5150]

Sitting on my couch on a stormy Sunday I loved watching you today

[@dianeh1541]

I use argan oil on my hair!!! Love it. Get some!!

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you for the tip ❤️

[@shishimac3033]

Another fabulous video!! As a spinner and weaver and knitter/crocheter I enjoy all your projects. ❤ Thanks for the chopstick trick…..so clever! Oh..and your garden is always so beautiful too.

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@carmeslynn]

Good morning Ivana, I've going to share my treatment for hairloss and an all around tonic. I was sick a couple years ago with a kidney problem and my hair started falling out alot. It also became very dry like straw. My hairdresser advised me to get biotin, a B vitamin to help the hairloss. It worked. I noticed an improvement after about a month- my hair stopped falling out. Then within a couple months I noticed a lot of new growth coming back. So it worked well and cheap. I also found out about castor oil. Buy a bottle of extra virgin expeller pressed golden castor oil. Rub it into your face and neck b4 bed. Wow, better than expensive cosmetic lotion! Your skin will be so soft! Wrinkles see to fade away. Also, you can rub it into your scalp and let it soak in for an hour or two then wash your hair. You will notice after a few applications that the hairsheen is coming back and the scalp is healthy. Also, I rub the castor oil into my clean hands and cuticles at night and they have become so soft. No more little skin snagging on my fingers as I knit. Nail ridges have dsappeared! You will never look back! Loved your episode today! Wish I had guavas, Gin and tonic my favorite drink if I'm in the mood. Those ice cubes sound divine! Carrie from Northern San Francisco Bay Area 🥰❤🐕🐑🌼☕🍸🌝🧵🪡🧶

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much Carrie ❤️

[@ginaheutink968]

The hat looks good on you

[@therepublicofme]

thank you ❤️

[@ruthlee2752]

How lovely to see you so happy in your creative projects. I am a beginner drop spinner and love the idea of plying with commercial yarn. I know you order from Italy but what are the numbers you use to botany cob weight yarn. It’s a long way $$ if I make a mistake and order the wrong thing. I have used a lot of mohair but something soft appeals to me this year and your pattern. 🧶🇨🇦. Lovely show while I finish a quilt.

[@therepublicofme]

The cobweb yarn I use is usually around 1500m per 100g. You do not however have to order it from Italy. The place that I get it from sells leftovers from the garment industry, so maybe you could find a supplier selling similar in Canada. ❤️

[@marie-claudevigneault564]

Ivana, I would Much préfer to See more vidéos than you replying to my comments, please don't stop doing Them more often if you can. ❤️

[@therepublicofme]

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[@gracetyler3734]

As you were saying that you couldn’t reply to all the comments you get I was thinking exactly what the lady in Scotland said to you. You give us these lovey vlogs and we reply to thank you you don’t need to reply back ❤️

[@therepublicofme]

thank you very much ❤️

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Your roses are wonderful ! Have you tought of adding a complex of vitamin B to your diet for your hair ? I totally agree with the lady in Edinburgh, you don't have to answer the comments unless there is a question. we comment, or at least I comment to thank you for your video. The hat is great, but I agree itis not in your colors. I love your method of skeining the yarn, I'll use a big knitting needle.

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you Nicole, I'll look into vitamin B.... it was suggested by another lady as well. ❤️

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

@@therepublicofme I hope it helps you !

[@orlaghmartin6267]

Love your podcasts. Greetings from Ireland. You are not allowed answer this comment xxxx

[@therepublicofme]

:) ❤️

[@lynnewillette2654]

That’s right. Our comments are because you touched our lives and we then share ourselves with you in response to you. ❤ Like today you can make an answer in your video when you see several people asking the same question. Look at our comments when you have time with no pressure on yourself. // I was thinking, even watching you do housework is pleasant with the nice music you play for us.// The hat isn’t my colour either but it’s so pretty. I like making a scarf wide like too so I can bunch it around my neck. It’s cosier and warmer. // Great video. Thank you.

[@therepublicofme]

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[@Melmaz32]

I love your videos ~ so interesting to see your life in another part of our earth from what I’m familiar with. It’s so fun! By the way ~ you do not have to respond to my comments.

[@therepublicofme]

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[@susanharris8406]

Have you looked into the benefits of castor oil for healthy hair. I find it very beneficial. ❤

[@therepublicofme]

I did hear about it, thank you ❤️

[@ginap6327]

Hello from Kansas City, MO USA! Your videos have been a blessing to me and brought such beauty to my life. Thank you for taking the time to share your life all across the world. Love and light to you!🙏

[@therepublicofme]

thank you so much ❤️

[@beckie605]

I love everything you do! You are sooooo very multi talented! Fun fact, I ordered olive oil from Greece. It came and I read the brochure and it states that Crete is the healthiest diet on earth. I want to go there now! It’s fairly close to you I believe. You’re a blessing to me! Be well!🥰

[@therepublicofme]

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[@mjkwiatek7217]

I don't think most people expect a response to their comments. ❤

[@therepublicofme]

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[@theresasilverthreads443]

Love your videos, it makes knitting time more relaxing ❤ Your garter stitch scarf is so lovely, how wide do you make it?

[@therepublicofme]

I think this one is 88 stitches on 4mm needles ❤️

[@lejlaemeliecatharinapagaar1570]

I would really like to buy a shawl from You that would relly be an honour to wear dear😘 your things are always Very Very pretty 😘😘😘I am knitting my 4 th in and out raglan sweater right now

[@therepublicofme]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@kimhines9091]

I went to Ravelry to download the Friday Shrug and could not find a link to purchase or download. Is it the same amount stitiches top to bottom? (Only answer if a free pattern)

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

Pretty sure it's a free pattern. 💖🙌😺

[@therepublicofme]

yes, the same number of stitches all the way through ❤️