A knitting episode (8): Kuutar top + all the wips, yarns & plans

Thank you for joining me. I'm delighted to share some of my knitting with you, but my choice of venue came with a (small) price today. First the birds, then the occasional gust of wind (the windshield on my microphone was a little askew apparently), and then, well, you'll see for yourself. I hope you''ll shrug at the outdoor keeping-it-real ambience (and that you can hear me!)
@helles.knitting.journal on Insta
Things I talk about in this podcast:
Kuutar top - Sari Nordlund: www.ravelry.co...
Knitting for Olive: knittingforoli...
Stitch markers, Dusana Knit: dusanaknit.big...
Gepard Garn: uldstedet.dk or purepope.dk/sh...
Gepard Garn in the US: www.foreveryar...
Bunrin - Eri Shimizu: www.ravelry.co...
Tante Grøn: www.tantegroen.dk
Sook Moon & Busan Sweater (coming pattern) - Aegyoknit: aegyoknit.com
Snow Crocus - Midori Hirose: www.ravelry.co...
Ananda Soul (jewelry company on Bali): anandasoul.com
Avalanche - Heidi Kirrmaier: www.ravelry.co...
Kristianes Fingenser - Anett Opheim: www.ravelry.co...
KZbin channels:
Knitting Posse: www.youtube.co...
3 Ply Podcast: www.youtube.co...
Mindful Knitting Stories: www.youtube.co...
Hashtag: #nordicknitalong on Instagram
The list of Nordic designers is endless, and I cannot hope to include them all here. Feel free to check out the ones listed and add any you think should be included in the comments section (while keeping it realistic; I probably won’t be adding 50 names), and if all else fails, remember Google is your friend. Linking these designers is meant as a resource for us all.
Below are the ones I currently know of and remember. For the most part, I’ve linked to their Ravelry pages, but most of them have their own websites as well; google their names, and you will find these. For those designers who have a minimal presence on Ravelry, I have linked to their homepages:
Danish:
Aegyoknit: www.ravelry.co...
Hanne Rimmen: www.ravelry.co...
Anne Ventzel: www.ravelry.co...
Camilla Vad: www.ravelry.co...
Fiber Tales: www.ravelry.co...
Helga Isager: www.ravelry.co...
Lene Holme Samsøe: www.ravelry.co...
Refined knitwear: en.refinedknit...
Augustins: www.ravelry.co...
Other Loops: www.ravelry.co...
Katrine Hannibal: www.ravelry.co...
Spektakelstrik: spektakelstrik.dk
Vesterbycrea: www.ravelry.co...
A Nordic knitting tale (for some reason still unavailable online (?))
Knitting for Olive: www.ravelry.co...
Pia Trans/Fiftyfabulous: www.ravelry.co...
Lærke Bagger: www.ravelry.co...
Wieseknit: www.ravelry.co...
Sus Gepard: www.ravelry.co...
Hanne Falkenberg: int.oenling.co...
Nordgard knitters: www.ravelry.co...
Ina Rendboe: www.ravelry.co...
and obviously:
PetiteKnit: www.ravelry.co...
and
My Favourite Things Knitwear: www.ravelry.co...
(Ina Rendboe will gladly donate a free pattern for a small scarf; check her page on Ravelry)
Norwegian:
Sandnesgarn: www.sandnesgar...
www.pickles.no
www.ravelry.co...
Swedish:
Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson a.k.a. Tornedalsfrun: www.ravelry.co...
Anna Strandberg: www.ravelry.co...
Finnish:
Sari Nordlund: www.ravelry.co...
Jenna K.: www.ravelry.co...
Meiju K-P: www.ravelry.co...
Jonna Hietala: www.ravelry.co...
Leeni Hoi: www.ravelry.co...
www.ravelry.co...
Icelandic:
Helene Magnusson: www.ravelry.co...
Knitwear designers from the Faeroe Islands: (don’t know any yet - must be remedied!)

[@misscharlotte160]

I love how deftly and politely you addressed the question of unsolicited opinions, Helle. You should’ve been a diplomat! 👌🏼

[@annjavoroski2344]

What a nice visit this morning. We also have had several days of “Danish summer” with intermittent rain. I thank you so much for the variety of patterns and test knits you share with us. I am venturing into new techniques, thanks to your reassuring words. I always enjoy your visits.

[@somalynhuong4780]

I totally agree with you, Helle should have been a DIPLOMAT!

[@shannonelymccain2975]

I love the calm, positive and thoughtful tone of your channel. You are lovely and so is your knitting.

[@danishmusings]

That is entirely lovely of you to say and much appreciated 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@karenwhite2601]

Please continue with everything you do, knitting, travel and anything else you choose to talk about and film. I will be watching as I'm sure will thousands of others. I appreciate every podcast that you make and I can see how much time and work there is on your part. Thank you.

[@danishmusings]

Oh, wow, thank you so much for your sweet comment. I appreciate it 💕

[@jodydcrawford5470]

I love how gracefully you have let it be known that you don’t need to take on board other peoples opinions on what colours or styles you should be wearing. We all wear what makes us feel good. Keep doing that.

[@knitting_seahorse]

I like both the travel and knitting content of your channel and also the musings of course! Thank you for all that, Helle 🙏🏻 Finnish Knit Designer: Kutovakika ❤

[@debosorio4676]

I visit your podcast like checking in with a friend halfway around the world. Not only are you a talented knitter, your stories capture my interest every time.

[@danishmusings]

What a lovely comment; happy to be your knitting friend 🥰

[@patriciacrellin1744]

I like this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds..." I find the more I knit/crochet, the wider the range of colours and styles I like. CHANGE=> GROWTH=> ENJOYMENT=> ACCEPTANCE. I say make what you want and wear what you make. Furthermore, you always look very stylish and elegant! Tricia

[@danishmusings]

Tricia - I love this 😍❤️ Thanks for sharing that, and good on you for renewing yourself that way 💪

[@annaneel889]

You are the sweetest lady and I love your podcast. I agree with the previous comments that you explain your projects very well. You are humble and calm and I love your garden. Don't pay attention to the negative comments. Some people don't realize how harsh they sound. I love your boxie sweaters and everything you knit. You inspire me to be a better knitter. Take good care.

[@nancybeaman428]

I love your gentle and laid-back demeanor. There are so many podcasts out there and I can only absorb so many. 3 is enough; I am here.

[@danishmusings]

🙏🏻😚❤️

[@TheresaArsenault-xh1is]

I love the Travel and the Knitting. Life is Full of Adventure and Creativity 💙

[@Azure565]

I love the variety of topics you touch on in your podcasts. You do a very good job of delivering a peaceful and inspirational message. Enjoy Sweden and I hope you take lots of videos to share.

[@danishmusings]

🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@OllieandMay]

Lovely to see you again OH! I think that Pop Rock will look Gorgeous on You with your half colour, actually all the Birdie yarn will look Lovely Especially the Mint. At Our Age we can wear what we Like, if a colour makes you feel Good! Go for it! Happy Knitting from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@leaherickson6070]

I really love your quotes from authors and Aristotle. I think your knitting is beautiful. Thank you for sharing, I like the idea of putting sticky notes on the line of projects, and how you can change the order and not have to think about what is up next. The tour of your summer holiday on Santorini was wonderful. It was so inspiring. I have only read about the Greek islands from books and to see the cities, the whiteness of everything, the hot pink bougavilla was amazing draping all over the walls. It is fun getting to know the diverse life you live and enjoy. I hope you put aside the hats that don't fit and keep being yourself.

[@danishmusings]

🥰🙏🏻😘❤️

[@janellehodgson9204]

I absolutely love all the content you put up the travelogue, knitting, and philosophical ones. Please continue to do what you are doing because everything you put up is interesting and thought provoking. We are all multifaceted human beings and I like seeing a podcast that shows who they are and what they enjoy. The different combinations of interests and thoughts each of us have make us interesting. Love all the videos!

[@danishmusings]

I so agree with you. Thank you ❤️

[@annettemonty7350]

I really enjoy your podcast….. all your knits look lovely on your …. Chefs kiss 👌 it’s really sad that people don’t enjoy your adventures to other countries. I know I will never visit those place and it’s exciting to see your videos of places I will never go. Thank you for taking your vacation time to make videos 👍👍

[@scoonan50]

Good evening Helle! I am so happy you are here and I enjoy your podcast very much! I work at The Lamb and Kid and enjoyed meeting and helping Sherri out when putting together the yarn for a project you had in mind. It did not occur to me that she was sending you the yarn because the colors were so different than anything I have seen you knit! However, I was thrilled to know that you love the yarn and will create a luxurious garment! I have several sweaters knitted in Big Birdie and cannot get enough! Two more of Sarah's bases I think you would enjoy is Elmer Fingering held with Birdie= pure luxe! I hope you enjoy your knitting with Big Birdie and explore more options! BTW, Sherri is a treasure! ❤

[@danishmusings]

How delightful to read your comment and to know you had a hand in finding the yarn 😍 Thank you! Yes, I guess it’s kind of a departure for me, although not entirely. And I do find it exciting to explore new territory from time to time 🥰 I hope I will be able to do the luscious yarn and colors justice 🤞🏻The combination you mention is one I would also love to try at some point (if only you weren’t so far away 😽). And yes, Sherie is amazing! All the best, Helle🩷

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

I do not understand why some folks need to make negative comments- they can scroll on by. As my my mum would say, if you can’t find something kind to say, say nothing. So many lovely projects and yarns again today. I love how blending several yarns can so change the colour and texture- fascinating and fun. That dark blue colour and test knit pattern looks intriguing. Like you, I need very soft yarn on my neck. I knit the Elton, by Joji Locatelli, in black- it’s similar to the other test knit you are doing in that it stripes fingering and mohair. It took me many months to do. I set the project bag by my chair and it became my half hour if knitting in good light each morning- eventually it was done and I so love it.I always have several projects on the go to suit my mood, surroundings, mind space and hand pain. The Lamb and Kid yarn looks so amazing. I hope to go to Seattle someday and head to Bainbridge Island. I live in the interior of BC Canada and it is about a 6 hour drive to Seattle where I several cousins and a nephew live. One cousin is also a knitter, so maybe we could make a fun day of going yarn shopping. Our Canadian dollar and mailing costs really discourage purchasing many lovely yarns. I have started the Lotus Lake socks by Anniina Juuti, a Finnish designer and a you tube blogger. I am loving it- most complicated sock pattern I have ever made. The yarn shop you videoed is so beautiful- I would be like a kid in a candy store. We lost our last yarn shop in my city during COVID. 😕 Thanks for another lovely episode. The birds and the changing weather were a delight.

[@vont8332]

As a European expat living in Australia, I wanted to say how lovely it is to hear the familiar sounds from your beautiful garden. "Lost Connections" is something I was discussing this morning and hearing your blackbird, seeing your garden whilst sharing your love for knitting is a great help to me and, I'm sure, many others. Thank you so much x Von

[@jonihunter3896]

Absolutely love all your podcasts…knitting and travel. We (yes, my husband watched too!) enjoyed your trip to Santorini, as we will be there next May! Now he can put your face in his mind when I tell him about your knits! Thank you for being you. Your quotes are so inspirational. ❤

[@WoolRevival]

Helle, I’m thankful for your videos. I love your work and you have GREAT taste! I’m sorry that you’re feeling a little crushed by the public. I agree with everything that you’re saying. Try and delete the negative posts as soon as your eye catches them. They’re inappropriate ways that sad people behind a computer share their own pain. Keep up the beautiful journal of your life and work. 🙏💕🇺🇸

[@knitterbug2021]

Thank you for keeping me company while I knit :) "No one should wear the weight of other peoples opinions" is a wonderful sentiment. I'm excited to knit my first Sari Norland pattern - the Kuutar top. Yours is perfection.

[@ceb2737]

Thank you for another great episode. Especially the enlightenment of we all have our own views and ways. We can be different yet still get along (at least that’s how I would like to see the world) ❤🇺🇸

[@danishmusings]

I couldn’t agree more. Hugs ❤️

[@Meredith36]

I love your quotes. When I was younger I had huge books just filled with quotes. Keep being you, you're wonderfully grounding 🐑💚🧶

[@danishmusings]

🙏🏻😘❤️

[@cuddlingcuddles]

I enjoy your channel because it has this combo of knitting and non-knitting related content. Seeing what other people visit, how they view the world, how they live is inspiring as it opens the mind to change, otherwise the world would be a pretty boring place if all of us are the same. Looking forward to your next post!

[@danishmusings]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment 🥰❤️

[@TheDivabird1]

Thank you Helle for such a lovely visit with you about your knitting!! I love to sit and knit as you share all your projects and yarns!! My kitties were all gathered around watching too, because of the singing birds all around you. They kept looking trying to see the birds!! Your podcast is so inspiring and you have such a beautiful soft voice. I live in the USA and shared your podcasts with my knitting friends ( who now watch too). You are much appreciated❤

[@danishmusings]

Aw, that is so kind of you to write. Thank you 😻 Love to your kitties, too.

[@profbookwurm]

Beautiful knitting and beautiful thoughtful readings. Thank you for the lovely visit.

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

I love that baby blue summer top a lot. I also love the shirt and skirt with the white and blue stripes. 🙂 Very fresh and summery. Lucky you are back home from Greece now, because they are having a horrendous heat wave in Greece now, with fires. My sister lives in Greece, near the bulgarien border. She has a sheep farm there. She tells me it is so hot, that they still have 28°Celsius at night and over 40 during the day. I love those prescious stone stitchmarkers a lot. When I have special stitch markers, I sometimes wear them as a necklace, just threading through a nice chain. 🙂 That pink embroidered bag is just devine! I love it. I do quiet some embroidery myself and I sew handbags as well, amongst many other things, lol. Can`t wait to see that fluffy dress in all those "crazy" colours. Actually I think they will look so stunning together. Huggs from Fairy Tale Cottage, Schurwald Forest, Germany. 🥰

[@doritbrockmeier802]

Dear Helle, your podcast is simply wonderful! Don’t question the people who leave after a specific content, there will always be those who express their dislike with some things, without real reason. You are doing a great job both with knitting and podcasting and I will be glad to take part in your knitalong. I’m just deciding on the pattern. Oh, by the way, I’m writing from Germany and I’m happy to see your content from an european view

[@Mindfulnessification]

Thank you for talking about people commenting on your choices in anything! To each her own and celebrate the fact that you can choose to wear or make whatever calls to you! I am with you! I never down arrow anyone’s video. It just doesn’t make sense. Spread the love! 🐑♥️🐑♥️🐑

[@adamlambertize]

Helle, always enjoy your interesting podcasts. I'm thankful that Denmark brings us fantastic Mads Mikkelsen, now i also say I'm so thankful for Danish Musings with Helle. Thanks for being you. Greetings from Vancouver, Judy

[@danishmusings]

Hahaha, love that 😘😅

[@bethgraves1194]

I so enjoy your podcast. The varied content is very interesting. I was drawn to your Chanel because you are from Denmark. My maternal grandparents immigrated from Denmark to Minnesota USA with their two oldest children. I enjoy hearing about your country. Thank you.

[@suzannemethot6353]

From Sherbrooke, Québec, I love your podcasts 😍 thank you for sharing your knitting, your travelling and a few of your beautiful country , all that by being yourself 🙏🏻

[@KristaMJ33]

I appreciate all of your videos. Each genre is refreshing and enjoyable whether the focus is knitting , travel or your general pondering. I’m happy to be a subscriber as long as you’re here in YT-land. Thank you, Helle!

[@danishmusings]

Aw thanks so much, I really appreciate your words 🙏🏻💙😌

[@barbarah5756]

Helle, Can't resist letting you again know how very much I love your channel, both your knitting and your travel podcasts. It's wonderful spending time with you and very inspiring. Your Kuutar went straight to the top of my wish list, as well as your snood. It was especially pleasant joining you during your lovely summer day there. Thanks for showing what yarns you choose and why. I just used my first Lamb and Kid Alpaca Silk yarn and it is amazing to work with. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous projects.🥰😘

[@danishmusings]

Thanks for your lovely comment. I so appreciate it 😘❤️🤍

[@edytheneumann4656]

Add my hallelujah to that quote! We really can be this AND that. I've also fallen hard for some of the yummy goodness at Lamb and Kid and hope to visit their shop soon as I live just north of Bainbridge Island but in Canada - one of my 2023 summer destination plans. Thank you Helle - so enjoyed sitting down with my knitting and you today!

[@danishmusings]

Wonderful! And oh - lucky you 👌😍❤️

[@PamKnitsToo]

I’m so sorry that anyone would take give their unsolicited opinion on your knitting or what you choose to wear. I appreciate everything you share and I’m amazed at your knitting talent. Thank you for all the time and energy you put into your podcasts ❤

[@melissacruz8649]

Thank you for the knitting videos and the beautiful nature videos as well, very enjoyable!.

[@RebecaMendez-u1t]

Wonderfully uplifting podcast once again. A lovely inspiration. It is great to be able to knit while you share with me your beautiful knits. I have just started my first little bit of colourwork knit in maybe 30 years. Very different on the round. Have been loving trying new things and finding such joy in this process. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and calm centering focus. By the way I love all pinks from the palest ballet tights shade to the hot pink punk of the 80's. Enjoy the joy they bring to you !

[@danishmusings]

😘🩷🙏🏻🌸

[@evelynmcninch7908]

I have enjoyed your channel for many months now. You are such a lovely person and have a wonderful attitude and energy to share with everyone. Thank you for sharing different aspects of your life so that we can have a deeper understanding of your culture and learn more about your neck of the woods! ❤

[@danishmusings]

Aw, thanks for your heartwarming comment 🩷 I appreciate it 😚

[@estiemunro]

A Nordic designer that got me into this online community and who should be on the list is Veronika Lindberg (kutovakika) Her designs make knitting very appealing to a young generation. Go watch her knit her own wedding dress! Amazing!

[@danishmusings]

I watched it long ago and have also added her to the list - I just didn’t mention them all in the podcast 😊🥰

[@annies2416]

You have so many beautiful knits! I love seeing what you are making. I also loved your comments on negativity. You responded beautifully. Keep knitting, keep traveling and we’ll keep watching.✈🧶💕 For Norwegian designers, I love Eli aka Skeindeer Knits. She has so many cute designs.

[@danishmusings]

Thanks so much 💙 I agree re Skeindeer; simply forgot her 😌

[@fialotta4721]

"Try it on like a hat" ❤😂 I LOVE you Helle 🥰 and ALL Your videos❣️Thank You for giving me so much inspiration🤍🩵💙

[@danishmusings]

🥰🙏🏻😅❤️

[@jfparker60]

I really enjoy your podcast most videos move around too much and I don’t need to be overstimulated while I’m doing my chores or knitting. Love your view.

[@ruthjense6272]

I enjoy your podcast very much! I’m from Mississippi, Southern USA. My husband’s great grandfather was Lars Jensen from Norway who married Kari Kjos from Denmark. They came to North Dakota, where my father-in-law was born. I like that connection, but your podcast is interesting and I love your knitting projects.

[@danishmusings]

How lovely. Thanks for being here ❤️🥰

[@Whistlewalk]

Some people are spoiled for content, and really don't have manners(?). I enjoy your shows - all of them. I haven't had the opportunity to travel except in Canada so I enjoy watching travel shows. Carry on.

[@margofey9402]

You always look beautiful. TY for your wonderful podcasts.

[@kimmagella7032]

Thank you for another lovely visit! I love all of the content in your videos. I originally joined because of the knitting but love the travel as a bonus because I’m in the USA and will likely never have the opportunity to go visit these places in person. I get to travel vicariously through you! You make a wonderful tour guide as well as a knitting guide! ❤🎉

[@Mystic.breeze]

I ❤ all your videos and especially enjoy knitting while you are either talking about your knitting projects or showing one of your travelogues - actually anything you post is fine by me. I will definitely take part in the knitalong. You have inspired me with all your gorgeous knits. I’ve already knitted a Cardi Cocoon (which is so gorgeous) and I have my eye on a Knitting for Olive project next 😊😍🥰

[@somalynhuong4780]

Hi Helle, I love how you handle those people who would judge others with negative comments. We are supposed to lift each other up, motivate, and inspire each other. I would like to say to them, "If you don't have anything NICE to say - DO NOT say anything. BE KIND and CONSIDERATE!" I also love your knitting and the calm tone you produced. Your knitting has inspired me so much that I just want to make everything you made or making LOL. I did just finish the JONI tee because of you 😛. In U S, I could find the yarn the pattern called for, so I substituted with cotton and alpaca. The finish product came out just as beautiful and comfortable, I think LOL.😛

[@jutta4286]

Dear Helle, I love your podcast episodes!!!! Please don't let people influence you with thoughtless statements. I know that this is indeed not always easy and it sometimes leaves one speechless at the, I would like to say, impudence with which others are under the mistaken impression that they have to lecture someone.

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

As to the color/compliments/critique comments…personally I knit a lot of variety of shawls etc with many colors, kind of spontaneously, and often I don’t love what I knit. 🥺. I admire you for the clear sense of your style and how you achieve that so beautifully in your knitting wardrobe. I would LOVE to have input from someone who could help me focus better. At 62 I want to knit more garments I will love and wear, and you make it look so easy! I’m an excellent knitter but I’m perplexed how my style doesn’t usually dictate what I knit. Something to contemplate especially as I destash to relocate my stash from a studio to my home. I’m creating a shelf for projects in the queue, so maybe that’s the first step toward more practical garment knitting in my favorite style. Love your videos, thanks for the time you give us. ❤

[@danishmusings]

OK, maybe I should address that - good idea actually. And thanks so much 💕😚

[@wellwoman4685]

I’m knitting alone and you are keeping me company. Have you seen the awful fire in Rhodes, Greece, just awful. Thanks for keeping me company again.

[@danishmusings]

Yes, I certainly have. Heartbreaking 💙

[@veloccb]

I am so in love with the Snow Crocus. The color!!!!!

[@paivikarvinen2561]

Hejsan Helle, Thank you so much for your videos, I truly enjoy them. Your style, being very different from mine, inspires me to broaden my horizon and try different kind of knits, so thank you for that as well! I was blown away of your list of nordic designers, so helpful. For Finnish one I definitely would add Kutovakika, Veronika Lindgren, very talented designer with great, helpful videos for her patterns. I wish you a lovely knitting time and I am looking forward to your next video. 🇨🇭🇫🇮

[@danishmusings]

Thanks so much, I can’t believe I forgot her - I added her within an hour of posting 💙🤍 Love to you in Finland❣️

[@jenniferslaydon98]

I have enjoyed all of your videos. I appreciate your calm and thoughtful style

[@michelekay6435]

I love your posts! I really look forward to them. Sometimes if I have a work project I'm procrastinating on, I'll use them as a reward to get going on them.

[@barbarasteffee5666]

Thank you for all the woolly content as well as such wise purls (pearls) of wisdom. Be safe in your travels - maybe there won't be yarn shops when you are visiting but maybe there are knitters who would like to show you what they are knitting and would consent to you photographing their creations. I knit to your travel episodes and LOVE that you share them. Many of the podcasts I watch feature surroundings. I especially love Fiber Trek in case you are not familiar, Sarah lives in Maine (USA) and knits, spins, weaves, sews, (quilts), makes journals, prints, etc, etc....and I live in Michigan. She is calm and nature oriented....visits farms from time to time and fiber events. There is such a broad spectrum of podcasting out there. I am glad to have found so many after I retired and not before. 🧶

[@denisevettraino7916]

Helle, you are so gracious to the naysayers, whom I'm hoping were shut down by the obvious solution to their unnecessary criticism...knitting is not a competition but a means of self-expression and creativity....I am fairly certain that most who watch love your content for one reason or another! I personally LOVE your esthetics and am thrilled when you and your family take us along on a fabulous trip or just around town on your bike; I'm a sucker for a travel-log and a bit of philosophy! Your channel adds value and gentility to my life in this crazy world...Thank You !

[@patriciacrellin1744]

I agree totally! Helle's podcasts are like a little oasis of knitting mindfulness! She is so calm and creative.

[@danishmusings]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it a lot, especially as I just had another commenter here who admonished me about saying ‘gods’, quoting the Bible etc. Sheesh, it is uphill sometimes…❤️

[@From-the-Pyrenees]

I love the sound of Danish birds conversations in the background ♥

[@danishmusings]

😅😍

[@heidikuijer3612]

I love both of your video styles. Being able to see your home, garden, country as well as your knitting is wonderful. Thank you for sharing with all of us! I am in admiration of your knitting too. I cannot knit but adapt this style now into crocheted garments. By using quality yarns with and adapting patterns, I am able to get a little of the knit look I so love. You inspire me! 🧶

[@craftybubulina8834]

I love all your vlogs, travel or knitting, and I am happy to see your new projects/ideas/yarn/destinations. I haven't knit since more than a month, due to the intense heat this summer, where I live, and I miss it so much... See you soon, have a nice week!

[@Anji2866]

Hi from India. It was fun to hear the chirping of the birds in the background. I think your knits and colours that you pick have an air of elegance. In fact you are elegant. It’s very enjoyable to watch your podcast. Have a great day.

[@emgee2300]

I absolutely love everything about your podcast and knitting - keep doing you and wearing and making anything and everything that brings you joy. Everything you wear, make and talk about is inspirational 🇿🇦 ❤

[@danishmusings]

🙏🏻🥰

[@darlenewatkins4999]

I am surprised that some unsubscribe after you post your traveling videos!! I so completely enjoy ALL your videos!! I found you for the knitting, and the other videos are just icing on the cake!! :)

[@frooken.]

I love to watch your beautiful travel content, and I always knit, while watching 🤗

[@cathiapizetta4957]

Oh! You have such a good taste! I think you make a piece always nicer than the original ones in the pattern. It makes me appreciate more a pattern after I see what you’ve made of it. ❤️

[@danishmusings]

🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@CynthiaKeating-c4h]

Always love your podcasts. You are so inspiring. Thank you for your wisdom and insight.

[@candicekingston982]

Anna V! That will be a good inspiration to get me going with one of her designs. I’m a little intimidated! 😊 Thanks for “keeping me company while knitting today!” Santorini looked amazing! Enjoy Sweden!

[@tillywoo1]

Another wonderful video full of inspiring thoughts & projects. Thank you Helle 💕

[@dvnsource8429]

Dear Helle, I enjoy all your projects and you look great in all of them. I love the quotes and philosophy. My dad used to occasionally quote wisdom literature from various traditions. Now in my 70s I claim all the colors for me. I wear whatever I want. -from one of your friends sprinkled around the world

[@danishmusings]

I love, love, love your own quotable sentiment here: “I claim all the colors for me. I wear whatever I want.” Well done. So glad you found your way here 🙏🏻😽❤️

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

I did forget the Crocus…only until you showed the lavender and ice green! It’s startling and amazing how they blend into that soft delicate fabric. Thanks for showing us.

[@jenniferingram8455]

For some reason, some folk just have to be negative. I love your vlog, and all of your knits. Keep it up! I get so excited seeing what patterns you are knitting and what yarns you are using. It opens up new worlds to me

[@LindaJon]

Your vlogs are a delight, both travel and knit😘🙏🏼

[@rebecca-72]

Hello Helle, I‘ve just recently discovered your channel and am greatly enjoying backing my way through your episodes. I appreciate your thoughtful approach to your videos (knitting and travel) and come away feeling both entertained and informed. I also truly love: your garden! Never ever apologize for sitting outside when you can!! Living in Berlin, I know how short the northern summers can be - you want to soak up every moment you can, loud birds and neighbors included! 😂 Also love your styling clips!! Not all podcasters do this, but it’s really fun to see - a mini fashion show on my screen. 😊 And I adore your quotes. In fact, your quotes had me scrolling through your videos to hear more. Your Kutaar top turned out beautifully in my opinion, and I was furiously knitting on the last few centimeters as I watched a few episodes. I am a slow knitter, and it is slow going, to be sure. I had to laugh when you mentioned checking your progress and seeing it was less than you thought it would be!! Yes! I‘ve been knitting evenings on the balcony and deliberately do not take the measuring tape with me to avoid frustration! Can’t wait to see more!

[@danishmusings]

What a lovely and warm comment! Thanks so much; it put a smile on my face. Love to you in Berlin (which you reminded me I must visit again soon) 😘🩷

[@alysonrodrigues122]

I so enjoyed your musings. The knits , colours and patterns are inspirational. So glad I came across your vlog.

[@virginiaanderson8875]

I always enjoy you and the time you take talking about the different things you are knitting, and explaining the yarns, I am a beginner, and get so encouraged by you.

[@moniquesavoie5440]

Really happy to have found your lovely podcast. You’re very inspiring and i appreciate your kindness and calm aesthetics ❤

[@danishmusings]

Thank you so much, and welcome here ☺️✨🩷

[@patriciahall8733]

Just watched your podcast for the first time, and did so much enjoy listening to you and enjoyed your enthusiasm and positivity. Just a small aside, I am sort of Danish, at least I like to think I am, my grandfather was an immigrant to the US from Denmark. Thank you for an enjoyable video.

[@amstingley]

Thanks for another lovely podcast and for the list of Nordic/Scandinavia designers. I will check out their patterns and add some more to my Ravelry queue. Also, I noticed the colors of your Lamb and Kid yarn matches many of the colors in the embroidery on your knit bag beside you. Enjoy your trip to Sweden. Happy Knitting.

[@angelaporteous8701]

Hi, I love all your knits and I think all colour look great it all depends on our mood, wear what you like I do, can not please every one just please your self, great podcast can’t wait for the next 😊x

[@mariameehan3295]

And your blue Top is exquisitly beautiful of course 😊

[@notaclue822]

A very enjoyable podcast. Thanks for listing all those links to Nordic designers. There are so many gorgeous designs to choose from.

[@TheFroggie66]

Helle, it is confusing to me why anyone would think it is acceptable to tell you that a color is not “right for you”, or “doesn’t suit you”, or that any of your attire is “not feminine”. Without knowing you in real life and personally, that is such a superficial comment. Silly. 🧐 Your comments on what to do with feedback we receive is absolutely spot-on. That certainly helps our mental health, in situations like that. ☺️. Great episode. Lovely knits. And I must know where you got that adorable bag that was sitting beside you outside! THE COLORS!!!! Glorious!🥰. Keep being you. It is such a pleasure to share little snippets of time knitting while you share your makes, acquisitions, and deep thoughts.

[@danishmusings]

Thanks so much❣️ Ha, I was (belatedly) afraid someone would ask me that; it’s a few years old so probably not available now but by a Danish company called Rice, who have a lot of colourful items. Not sure if they ship internationally, but you could check them out: ricebyrice.com/da?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn_OlBhDhARIsAG2y6zM9DXklLDcHkKyyhzjlX8Hz2Xv__yf6MTWInzdVzS1Y_9KLgd4WoRcaArXtEALw_wcB

[@TheFroggie66]

@@danishmusings ☺️

[@julylo755]

Thank you for being you. Thoughtful, philosophical, meditative. Following your own voice and vision is true freedom. We all need to shut out the cacophony online.

[@MsAmira1988]

My jaw was on the floor when I saw your local knitting store! There is so much yarn, wow!

[@nickybebb2140]

Very beautiful podcast 🙏💃💥🧶🧶🧶❣️all of it 🙏🙏🙏

[@davidnaomiold6303]

So enjoy your videos, knitting and travels. ☺

[@labraknit]

Love the garden with the sound of birds. Did you realize that your Lamb and Kid yarn matches your bag? I love all your boxy sweaters and your travelogues. You inspire so many people to make beautiful things. I did see a post on IG from Forever Yarn, Doylestown, PA with progress on the Busan Sweater in a beautiful orange. What a small world it becomes. I listen to a lot of knitting podcasts and I may have heard about you from The Knitting Posse, it’s hard to remember after a while. They were lovely when I met them at Vogue Knitting Live NYC. Keep on making these videos. I look forward to seeing Sweden

[@karenlubeck3303]

I'm excited for the knit along! So many beautiful patterns to choose from. I think your knitting bag is the cutest I have ever seen! A word about questionable comments: The words of negative folks reflect more on their own opinions and likes than on you. I think most people look fabulous in whatever makes them smile. You looks wonderful in pale colors AND in bright colors. Enjoy your new yarn and I will smile when I see you wearing that sweater!

[@danishmusings]

Thanks so much, Karen 🥰🙏🏻❤️

[@rachelmitchell2144]

Ahhh. What I lovely time, knitting and chatting! Your pods are peaceful, inspiring, and intellectual. Thank you for taking the time, Helle. I enjoy your knitting and lifestyle/travel content. It’s all good. 🤓

[@astridw.5497]

Thank you Helle for keeping me company on this rainy and uncomfortable sunday afternoon! We have similar weather here in northern Germany, hoping for more sunshine again soon. As always I loved everything you talked about and your new yarn looks amazingly squishy, looking forward to see what it will become! ☺️ I‘ve been once at Tante Grøn years before and loved this cute shop, all the samples hanging around are so inspiring and I love the colour palette of their own yarn too. I have a similar way to plan my future projects - I have a knitting journal and on one page I can stick my Post-its with planned projects and move them around. (it‘s a selfmade journal, I covered one page first with a lovely design-paper and after that covered it with transparent sticky tape (tesa)) And I love the way you reacted to ‚negative‘ comments, have to go back to that part to remember the quote you mentioned from a Lady, that was brilliant! I will definitely join your KAL - additions to your list of designers: Susie Haumann and Lone Kjelsen from Denmark and Veera Välimäki from Finland btw I also enjoyed your vlog from Santorin very much! Best wishes Astrid

[@danishmusings]

Thanks for it all, Astrid. Much love 🥰❤️

[@astridw.5497]

@@danishmusings 🤗

[@WendyDussault]

I love all of your video's and content it is refreshing and very, very interesting.........everything you pick to knit is you don't change for anyone♥ Alberta, Canada.

[@katprid1]

I really love your content, both the travel/life videos and the knitting videos. Thank you so much for sharing with us :-)

[@catherinethomes2910]

I always enjoy your podcasts and the colors you choose for your knitting projects! ❤ As my Mother used to say “if you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all!” I can’t believe how rude some people can be.

[@gokceh]

Oh, I totally understand what you mean about the lace pattern on the Kuutar Top! This lace pattern is quite challenging, because it is worked flat. it would be so much easier if it were knitted in the round with a circular yoke - which would be something totally different - in which you would be able to see what you are doing in the right side. I've even had moments where I considered knitting the back part in stockinette.. 😊 Now the lacework and the straps are done for me, it's like the stockinette section is never-ending! My top is still waiting for me to pick it up and finish.. 🙃 btw, I love your choice on that icy color, really great match with your icy blonde hair! 👌🏻

[@Woollykindknits]

So lovely to catch up with you and see the yarn that touched my hands, now in yours ❤ I can’t wait to knit up NORTH. Maybe into a sook moon sweater :-). Echoing all the positive encouragement from other viewers. Your beautiful light shines brightly - in all colors and styles of clothing. ❤❤❤

[@danishmusings]

Aw, Sherie, you touch my heart right there 🩷🧡🩶🩵💚

[@Woollykindknits]

@@danishmusings ❤️❤️❤️

[@elianaalfonso7703]

Thank you for the lovely video Helle. I find you súper inspiring and interesting. I want to make just about all the jumpers that you make!

[@ruthmcniff4765]

The Kuutar top is beautiful! I enjoy your variety of podcasts. I am thinking about the Nordic knit along- right now I’m working on two knit alongs and another will begin at the end of August. What I particularly enjoy about them is they keep me to a time table. Thank you for sharing.

[@heidim.5545]

Hello Helle I loved your video so much, especially how you feel free to broach a subject. Keep on going. Enjoy Sweden and the summertime.

[@lollygolden3822]

Love your video! I love near Lamb & Kid so we get to visit once in awhile. Can’t wait to see the dress you’re making with big birdie. My sister and I are big fans of yours. And your home is such a lovely back drop for the your tube video. Lolly

[@danishmusings]

Thanks - although it wont be dress but a sweater 🥰