Thank you for sharing about Marcel. It warms my heart to see a retired racing Greyhound in a loving home. They are such a loving, loyal and deserving breed. His name is perfect!
@ellenkennedy7963 жыл бұрын
You’re adorable Nicole. What a blessing having a ‘fix’ of the gentle knitter EVERYDAY!
@ollerupcrafts3 жыл бұрын
I love seeing Marcel ☺️ he is such a sweet dog.
@lanacampbell57403 жыл бұрын
I love to see Marcel and hear about your love for him! I’m a grandma to a greyhound. Zephyr was born in Ireland and raced until he was 4 years old. He came to my daughter and her husband about 18 months ago and is a joy! I can wait to see what you are going to knit for Marcel. You might inspire me to do the same! 🧶 🐺
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Cuddles to Zephyr. They really are the most wonderful dogs.
@diannewood28553 жыл бұрын
Hi Nicole, thank you so much for these lovely episodes, they are a real treat. So lovely to see you walking along streets so different to ours with your beautiful companion Marcel - greyhounds are my favourite dogs! I can't wait to see the rest of Vlogmas. With love from a wet and dank Yorkshire, England.
@thelightofdawn65923 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicole, please don’t feel awkward - I’m loving your vlogmas, it’s so relaxing and calming. I really enjoyed hearing about Marcel, he looks a truly wonderful companion ❤️
@Stettafire3 жыл бұрын
I agree, Nicole, you are lovely
@mickim30113 жыл бұрын
No worries. Your genuineness is one of my favorite things about your vlogs. Loved the background on Marcel. I have a friend who also had a sweet retired racing greyhound. He was a beautiful silver color and incredibly sweet. They named him Maurice. Looking forward to your upcoming videos. Don't stress the details... we're all here because we can relate to you just as you are! Best, Micki
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Micki for your kind words xo
@tricia9993 жыл бұрын
Love your vlogmas and love your Marcel! He’s so adorable! Our neighbor has a greyhound and an Italian greyhound and every time they’re out on a walk, we say, “here come the greyhounds” as we stop everything and watch them walk by. They’re so cute! ❤️
@Melia-773 жыл бұрын
Your voice is so calming and therefore a pleasure to listen to. Your vlog is a restful pause to enjoy in the midst of one's busy day.
@biancagamsjager47453 жыл бұрын
Your vlogmas is such a present for me. I take it as my personal adventcalender.... thanks a lot for this gift. 🎁🕯
@zaftriggal3 жыл бұрын
You are such a delight, friend! Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us during the cozy season🧡
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Amy Beth, sooo happy you're here. Lots of love to you sweet lady.
@ReallyJillRogoff3 жыл бұрын
The quilt looks lovely. The fabrics are beauuuutiful. And the quilting store looks very dangerously like heaven on earth! Thanks so much for sharing. Stay safe and well.
@carolroy54353 жыл бұрын
Ssooo glad and thankful you're doing Vlogmas this year! I know it's a huge commitment, so if you miss a day, we will all understand ❤xo
@muhlenstedt3 жыл бұрын
Sweet Marcel !! I wish him a long and healthy senior`s life with you and your husband.
@nancyallen5503 жыл бұрын
Your podcast was the first with knitting content that I watched. I enjoy your ‘gentleness’ . I look forward to your vlogmas, it brings joy to my day.
@shirleyhunt18963 жыл бұрын
So lovely Nicole! Look forward to tomorrow chit chatting xx
@bettieshea2783 жыл бұрын
Yay Nicole!! I have missed you. Your podcast is an inspiration and a blessing.
@EdibleThoughtsMakes3 жыл бұрын
Love Patons Kroy sock yarn! Thank you for sharing your December with us Nicole. Take care~Stephanie
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
I agree, it's a great sock yarn!
@juliaann983 жыл бұрын
About a year ago, your knitting podcast was one of the first I came upon when I did a search for "knit" on KZbin. I quickly became obsessed and watched most of your back episodes... I became inspired, awed and interested in what goodies you were making. So, recently I was hoping to see what you're up to, thinking it was about time for another knit filled episode. Being able to catch your daily vlogmas is certainly a treat! Thank you and know that you and your content are much appreciated!!
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Julie for watching. Glad you're here xo
@dianejohns86483 жыл бұрын
Don’t feel awkward. I love hearing about your part of the world and loved hearing all about Marcel. I have a rescued Romanian dog, Monty, he looks like an Australian dingo and is very handsome. Rescues are so rewarding, they give you far more than you give them.
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Cuddles to the handsome Monty!
@deblovejoy17083 жыл бұрын
My daughter has two greyhounds that we get to sit for frequently. One is a 5 year old from Florida / the other is a 10 year old from china. Love them both.❤️💙
@debclements76053 жыл бұрын
Doris..what a hysterical name for a dog!! I laughed out loud!! 😀😀
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Right?!
@karenbolier84123 жыл бұрын
I love your peacefull vlogs, so calming in a hectic world!
@CM-xn6xc3 жыл бұрын
I have felt such an affinity to you since watching your channel, with many similar interests and tastes in color, style etc... Then during your last video I learned more about your heritage and it revealed a lot. I grew up in northern Michigan. Much of my ancestry is French Canadian, with some Algonquin, and all Catholic... :) I feel at home when I watch you speak and knit. I'm old and disabled now, with most of my family gone, so thank you so much.
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
So happy to have you here, CM
@she.is.tania.a3 жыл бұрын
Loved hearing about Marcel! Greyhounds are wonderful animals, and I can tell he has a wonderful life with you.
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
We are so lucky to have such a sweet, gentle boy
@andreamagill70343 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking time in your day to chat with us. You are very calming 😊🧶🎄
@carolbyrne453 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicole for a lovely soothing vlogmas, Marcel is just so gorgeous, he just seems to be a true friend and wonderful company, I remember the podcast you told us you were getting him ❤ So looking forward to your video on what you are wearing, which just happens to be in my queue but I so prefer a cardigan to a jumper. x
@virkning5453 жыл бұрын
Loved to hear about your dog. Learned a lot aboud greyhounds. It's nice to listen to your lovely voice and you don't need to feel awkward at all. Greatings from a snowy Sweden
@kathycrouch22913 жыл бұрын
Don't be nervous. You are doing great! Love listening to you and watching your videos. Enjoy learning about everyday life and the scenery is beautiful! I live in Colorado, USA and have not visited Canada yet. Marcel is wonderful!
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
would LOVE to visit Colorado! It looks so majestic.
@cindyg.84253 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the information on your precious Marcel. Such a sweet dog. I love your voice and the time spent here. Thank you so much.
@donnaglaess1373 жыл бұрын
Always love all your episodes. So glad to see you doing a vlogmas.
@maymie542 жыл бұрын
What a lovely video. I watch all of your regular videos. I'm finally watching your Vlogmas in October 2022. I hope you are well and make more videos in 2022 and 2023. You are my favorite! Thank you Nicole.
@katharinar56443 жыл бұрын
This year my adventcalendar is enjoying a nice cup of coffee, knitting on my Half + Half Triangle Wrap and watching your beautiful and gentle Vlogmas 💕 Such a treat! I wish you a wonderful holiday season ✨
@robinhuselton84883 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this gift of your time. It is a wonderful way to unwind after a hectic day.
@eva-lottascavo52483 жыл бұрын
Hello from Sweden! We got snow this week and fortunately it is cold and I cross my fingers the snow will stay. It gets a bit lighter with snow. Of course I saw the Harris Tweed neck band ;) I knit the Lunenburg pullover right now in Rauma finull, if you are familiar to that Norwegian yarn, it is such a lovely design.
@krentu3 жыл бұрын
Love your cardi! And the "cover photo" of vlogmas is so beautiful!
@Stettafire3 жыл бұрын
That cardi is stunning, gives me lots of ideas (I knit without a pattern, occasionally using charts)
@nicolelafontaine17203 жыл бұрын
Great cardigan ! Watching your vlogmas in your soft voice just feel like a warm hug. Thank you ! I love the gold star in the window !
@valeriebishop5613 жыл бұрын
Loved all the info about greyhounds and Marcel! I have always admired the breed. I didn't know about the width of thier necks. Loved your sweater too btw!
@jenniferwiltrout19753 жыл бұрын
Thank you for Vlogmasing. You bring joy and calm to my day. 🙂
@TheMakersCorner3 жыл бұрын
LOVE your vlogmas. I love your podcast too but these short snippets of daily chat are just lovely x
@colleensanchez59913 жыл бұрын
Love that you share are sharing a little of your daily doings this month. As always I love your calm presentations.
@sharonvanpelt60053 жыл бұрын
I so enjoyed day 2 of your vlogmas and learning more about you and Marcel. I think you do a wonderful job blogging and your style is right up my alley. I would love to hear about your teas. Looking forward tomorrow when I’ll sit down to relax and watch day 3. Thank you.
@ursulawaterman93773 жыл бұрын
Good morning Nicole ✨ It's so good to see you. I have never had a yarn Advent so I decided that your vlogmas is my Advent calendar this year. I watch first thing in the morning and it's such a joy 😍 Thank you for that precious time 🤗
@roxannetarjan14113 жыл бұрын
Nicole, the crinkling is part of the fun! I’m so excited to follow your Vlogmas. You are so intentional in everything you do. ❤️
@patriciamcmullen2 жыл бұрын
Loved hearing about Marcel! We had an adopted grey (also from a Florida track). Her name was Lucy and the best dog ever! We were blessed to have her for 9 of her 13 years.
@zsuzsannabeard78403 жыл бұрын
What a pleasure to see you and Marcel every day! That cardigan you wore in this episode is so gorgeous - it just jumped up on my queue!
@murielmarest98463 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your lovely vlogmas and for sharing Marcel with us. I really love animals (got 2 dogs). It's so good to see you. Send you hug from France 🐕❤
@joanneyoung54103 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicole for such a lovely podcast. I loved spending time with you and Marcel
@TheBlueRabbitHouseEva3 жыл бұрын
Dear Nicole, it's such a pleasure to see you join vlogmas and I'm so excited to watch! 💙
@kathydent21163 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this. It's such a joy to see a bit of your life with Marcel. I have been walking a whippet for one of my friends for nearly nine years and she is sadly coming to the end of her life now. She is such a gentle dog and I am going to miss her very much. As I'm sure you've found, dogs add so much to the quaility of our lives, especially in the way that they teach us the simple pleasure of being out in the open air.
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Yes, having a dog has really been life-changing, in the most wonderful way. It's heartbreaking that they can only be with us for a little while, but that only makes every moment more precious.
@vivianpowell17323 жыл бұрын
Marcel is precious, seems like he has a loving personality. Thank you for sharing him with us during your vlogmas presentations. I've been noticing that there seems to be a lot more interest in Advent on social media this year than in any other year that I can remember.
@alexandrayorks18783 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my lanky Irish setter boy that gorgeous Martingale for Christmas. Love knitting to your vlogs with him by my side :)
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Aww, it'll be beautiful on your boy. Irish setters have always been a favourite breed of mine.
@lindashields59393 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Nicole, for a wonderful episode of your Winter Solstice Vlogmas series. To sit and knit, with my morning cup of coffee, while watching your videos is an absolute treat! Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos for our benefit. Until the next time. Salam wa sa’aadah
@cheryls77563 жыл бұрын
Your sweater is beautiful! Thank you for sharing about it. I live in a small town called Lunenburg. So I think it needs to be knitted soon.🙂. I love your videos- so peaceful and aptly named. Looking forward to tomorrow’s.
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Lunenburg NS is one of my very favourite places in Canada! So beautiful.
@emilykatemadethis3 жыл бұрын
I love Susan weeds wise woman books 🙂☘️🌿🍀 And now I immediately need to make a nettle tea haha thanks for the video 😊
@rosemaryfrew55713 жыл бұрын
Lovely to share time with you both again. Thank you.
@cstre20913 жыл бұрын
I just found your KZbin videos when searching about 2 wks ago! It is so wonderful to hear your adventures & see the gorgeous items you've made. Love the colors and patterns so much💜 and have so enjoyed your gentle, warm spirit as you take us on these journeys. What a bonus to now enjoy the Vlogmas & find out the particulars of your traditions. I love Marcel and his beautiful eyes... he's the perfect mime😊 May your holiday be blessed...Connie
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Blessings to you Connie, thank you so much for being here xo
@lynnettetaylor43143 жыл бұрын
Nicole you are so wonderful and we love to hear from you, Thank you for day 2
@harjeetsaini22713 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicole! Always a pleasure watching your videos!!
@tonyalynnd87323 жыл бұрын
That grey snout is adorable. I have a greyhound as well, grey snout with light tan body. She's 7 and has muscle wasting around her head. Very lazy and docile, and the sweetest! I love your cardigan!
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Aww your girl sounds sweet. What is her name?
@tonyalynnd87323 жыл бұрын
@@thegentleknitter Her name is Tiger and she sounds very similar to your Marcel. She doesn't like to be around other dogs much (other than our own) but is very sweet with people. She's lived with me for 4 years now and still won't walk around inside the house - she's afraid of the floor :(
@lynntimmer16203 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed learning about your sweet Marcel! He's a lovely family member! Enjoy a restful evening. "See you" tomorrow!
@postulatedspace3 жыл бұрын
2021 has been the most challenging year for me. I had the surgery #3 in Nov. I am in recovery and this vlogmas makes me feel so warm. Thank you.
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it's been really tough for you. Wishing a much easier and healthier 2022 to you.
@lynne48703 жыл бұрын
Thank you for Vlogmas! Lovely to hear about the sweet Marcelle 💗 x
@susannesalonen94533 жыл бұрын
Hi Nicole, fun to meet you. I live in Finland, in a fairly similar climate to you and we have had a decent winter for a few weeks now. I listen to your vlog in the mornings, the next day, because of the time difference. I couldn’t imagine a better way to start the day than by listening to your calm voice, so thank you for your company this morning as well.
@wendyouellette67363 жыл бұрын
No apologies necessary for the opening or closing of your podcast. It is just lovely to hear from you. Interesting info you provided about Marcel. I always wondered why anyone would want so large a dog for an indoor pet. I likened it to having a small horse in your living room . I had no idea they were so low key. Your sweater looks so cozy and of course the colours as always are beautiful! Happy December to you
@JDLKnits3 жыл бұрын
What an unexpected surprise! Thank you so much for doing vlogmas this year. 😊
@countrysnippets3 жыл бұрын
I’ve so enjoyed the first two days of your vlogmass, like all of your videos a wonderfully calm and peaceful place to spend time and a respite from a hectic time of year. I love dogs with human names too, my slightly more boisterous English Springer Spaniel is called Lucy. 😊
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the name Lucy for a dog. We have a Lucy in our neighbourhood and she's so sweet.
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this vlogmas. I am a great fan of yours and it is so lovely to watch these beautiful, peaceful and calming (?maybe that is not a correct term) videos. Oh happy Marcel (?), happy dog. I have whippets and I have to say a sighthound at a full speed on a course field or racing track or just for oen fun is just something amazing. Still after these 16 whippet years it gets me goosebumps and a lump in my throat and I get very moved. I really dont know why but it is just so amazing to see how somwthing is completely made for running. Poetry in motion. 😭❤️ (Sorry my bad english 😅)
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Your English is perfect! Whippets are also a wonderful breed. Marcel has a whippet friend named Mia, it's really fun to see them walk side by side.
@nildamaldonado51023 жыл бұрын
Nicole how wonderful to see you for a few moments each day. It is like listening to a friend share her day. I asked about Marcel and now I get to see him Too, what a treat! Relax and enjoy the Vlogmas as we certainly are. Thank you!
@lizcooney42153 жыл бұрын
I thought for a second that I was looking in a mirror…..as I am wearing the same sweater (though mine is a pullover) in same colours! I live in mine….such a great yarn choice I made! (Afriendlyknitter on Ravelry). - Really enjoying your Vlogmas…..and thanks for info about greyhounds! I have always admired their regal nature. ~
@clareklesel19783 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely and calming end to my day. Thank you 🙏🏻
@lydiamulligan82773 жыл бұрын
Nicole, you are so lovely. Please dint feel pressure to keep up with the comments. You're work is lovely and a great, calming break in my day!
@sannewenke61253 жыл бұрын
Oh Nicole, this is so wonderful. The Story about Marcel was so beautiful. I really enjoy all of your content and cańt wait until tomorrow. Lots of greetings from Germany and lots of love from Dottie 🐶, Lotti 🐶 and Anton 🐶 to Marcel. 🎄 Love Susanne
@xusblasco55633 жыл бұрын
Loved every second!!! See you tomorrow, Nicole 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
@kamilak5773 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicole for lovely time
@sandybassett49012 жыл бұрын
What is nice about your vlogmas is the opportunity to see you in an unscripted relaxed environment at home. Enjoy meeting Marcel your greyhound. He does seem very gentle and calm. Unlike my three noisy-chatter chichuhuas. They are full of energy! Fortunately for them we live out in the country in the San Joaquin Valley of California where they have the space to exert their hyper energy. Enjoying the reveal of your Yarns. And what a beautiful cardigan you are wearing. I am working on my first child size pullover. And I look forward to knitting one for myself one day, hopefully soon. StitchedbyMimi
@sandybassett49012 жыл бұрын
Just a note: Do not worry about replying back. I think you take enough time to recorde your episodes. Thank you. StitchedbyMimi
@fleursdegigi3 жыл бұрын
Oh you are so doing this all greatly Nicole!! I am sure that many of us are eager to get to the evening, with a cup of tisane and watch your daily vlogmas !! Marcel sure looks very stylish in his Harris Tweed collar, very interesting info about it as well. I have also a 10 years old schnauzer going on 2 ahah as she is still very active and loves to play still. Her name is Frimousse. I do love the Lunenberg pattern as well, i made the sweater and wear it a lot with joy and I will do the cardi sometime as I do prefer cardi over sweaters....steeking....yes I will do it eventually 😁 See you tomorrow !
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Cuddles to Frimousse (great name!). My sister had miniature schauzers and they were so lovely and goofy.
@jacobabekker26853 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyd your podcast i'm looking forward for the next episodes. Your such a lovely lady and a great knitter to! 🧶 Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️ ❤️
@catherinecunningham71263 жыл бұрын
Thank you for rescuing Marcel. My old neighbors had two retired Greyhounds (Willy and Sarah). Wonderful pets. Lovely podcast. 🎄
@katiajordan66293 жыл бұрын
Merci Nicole de semer des petites étoiles dans mon quotidien. 🌟🌟🌟
@anneleonas78133 жыл бұрын
Another fascinating Vlogmas. I enjoyed hearing about Marcel and greyhounds. Your Advent packages are delightful! You’re not awkward at all . . . Not to stress!
@Biskit_Rising3 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely adorable and your vlogmas videos are perfect. I was so very happy when I saw that you were doing it this year! Each video makes my day.
@catherinekillen47783 жыл бұрын
So enjoying these short videos. You are doing a wonderful job!
@eliodfiletricot91493 жыл бұрын
Hello Nicole. It's the first time l look your vlogmas. I haven't a good level in English but it's easy and quiet to ear you. I enjoy looking your podcast to. Bye
@nathaliemoniz22313 жыл бұрын
so glad to have found your channel, love supporting a fellow Canadian.
@krista14483 жыл бұрын
I was so pleased to see that you're participating in Vlogmas. I really enjoy your videos. I'm just finishing the body of my Lunenburg sweater as I watch and am looking forward to hearing about your knit in a future episode. I loved Marcel's story. Retired greyhounds are such sweet couch potatoes. I feel like we're twinning as my Border Collie also has a Chilly Dogs coat.
@susiecollins69562 жыл бұрын
Mom lived in Central Florida at Casselberry where there was a racetrack. 🌞 It makes me wonder if Marcel came from there. 🐾 Your Lunenburg sweater is beautiful. 🧶💕
@kathrynarmstrong58853 жыл бұрын
So lovely seeing you and Marcel. We met once at a greyhound picnic event here in Ottawa. We have 11 year old Ion. They could be twins. The cardigan is beautiful. I still have not found the courage to steek.
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
Aww nice to "meet" again here. I'll chat a bit more about steeking in a future episode. You should try it, it's really not that bad once you take the plunge :)
@angeknitsandsews78673 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicole. I’m really enjoying the Vlogmas. They are being posted at the end of my evening so a gentle way to ease me to bed.
@dianafarley43423 жыл бұрын
I never miss an episode of yours…all the way from Oklahoma. So excited that you are doing vlogmas 😊
@aucurdufoyer11753 жыл бұрын
Hi, I follow you since last winter and I have the feeling to meeting you on a different way, I really appreciate the fact that you presented you 🧡 thank you so much for your vlogmas it’s a real treat for me !
@vindeljay3 жыл бұрын
Love your dog, he looks shy.
@dorothypender84143 жыл бұрын
I love your cardigan! It reminds me of the Bauhaus knits from Sweden. So lovely!
@kpags66813 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicole for doing this Vlogmas. It's lovely to see you and Marcel together. You are a complete natural and not at all awkward. I always enjoy seeing you and hearing about all of you beautiful projects.
@midgevietor1993 жыл бұрын
Love this time with you and hearing about Marcel and that you took him into your home and off the track and that he is so loved by you. We have 5 re homed fur babies all with people names. I am so happy you are doing this, Please don't over edit your videos if you drop an egg on the floor don't take it out we all have done it. I enjoy your knitting, fiber, plant videos I know we will enjoy VLOGMAS. HAVE FUN WITH THIS. I would love to see your city and shops take us with you.
@thegentleknitter3 жыл бұрын
thank you Midge for your kind words of encouragement xo
@lizdeluna23333 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this vlogmas. I am really enjoying it. It is fun to catch up with you and “chat”. Please don’t feel awkward. We are all so enjoying this!
@elisedumont-lagace3273 жыл бұрын
@virginiasattler-reimer95543 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you are doing these! 💚
@celinesrensen96073 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your podcast and your vlogmas. Thank you Nicole :)