Albanach Knitter | Extra Stitch | November 2024

[@susanfoss8122]

A world without you in it, Andrew, would be poorer. You bring joy to knitters around the world! Your voice is soothing and restful while I knit and listen and I appreciate your gentle humor. Thank you from Tennessee!

[@lindajesuadian3638]

Andrew, don't ever think you don't have an interesting life! Watching you is so relaxing, your videos should be prescribed on the NHS for stress relief! I look forward to seeing more in 'Vlogmas' however you do it.

[@cathyschulman8949]

My favorite knitting buddy. Please don't ever go away

[@angrypanda5042]

Hello Andrew. I don't think I've commented before, but I definitely want to let you know that I thoroughly enjoy your visits. Thank you for reminding everyone that it is ok to not be ok. Too many false and unrealistic expectations are either thrust upon us, or we put them on ourselves. We need a reminder that we do need to take care of ourselves and not just everyone else. The sweater is lovely and will be much appreciated I'm sure. I look forward to seeing you next time. Take best care.

[@albanachknitter]

Thanks for saying hello :)

[@judicrafts143]

The world might move on alright without Andrew Clark in it, but it would be lacking a measure of delight, comfort,humor and kindness that only you contribute. You are a blessing to many! God bless you!

[@albanachknitter]

@ too kind!

[@donnakarwoski6074]

As I sit here in the Dallas, Texas area of the US on Thanksgiving Day with my warm apple cider and the smell of turkey roasting, I want to let you know that you & your visits with us are something I am truly thankful for. You and your gentle spirit are a blessing to us, Andrew. Happy Holidays to you & your family!

[@albanachknitter]

That's kind of you - thank you. And Happy Thanksgiving.

[@lilybetable]

Thank you Andrew for visiting 🎉❤Blessings to you and all .From Vancouver Island 🇨🇦

[@albanachknitter]

Thank you too!

[@robingherasim55]

Mrs C's jumper looks superb - she is so lucky to have you knit it for her! I'm glad your whole family will be together over Christmas and I hope you enjoy your time together. Take care!

[@marciaz5346]

So sorry you've been poorly. I hope you are on the mend now. I am sending you virtual chicken soup (my mother's recipe). Sounds like the home renovations are progressing well. It will all be worth it in the end. Your sweater is lovely and I'm sure the missus will love it. We here in the US will be celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow. I always reflect and consider the things I am thankful for - that would include being able to spend time with you Andrew.

[@albanachknitter]

Thanks for the soup 😋

[@therancholoco]

Greetings from Argentina! Very nice to see you and to listen to those wise words about our blessed calming activity we call knitting. I"t's ok not to be ok" and "get help"... thank you!

[@albanachknitter]

🙏🏻

[@BrittaJensen-jr4bc]

Hello from Dk, Midtjylland 🇩🇰. Nice day to you and your family in december. God to See you dont stranded on sleeves island with the sweater for Mrs C, it is so beautiful. In Denmark we have 1. and 2. day of Christmas. Keep on knitting with best wishes from me. Britta

[@scrapbagstudios]

Good to see you again. The jumper for Mrs Clarke is looking great. I am hoping to make a similar style of jumper when our Aussie winter comes around. I have a few patterns to choose from. We have Queen and King size beds here and also recently I came across a King Single which we used to call a three quarter bed. Great news about the new ferry - that will make access to the mainland much more reliable. We don't have the cold dark winter gloom here but we have wet seasons (locally we call it Mould Season) which is hot and humid and causes what we call cabin fever. Much the same effect I think. I tend to go downhill when the sun ceases to shine and struggle to stay cheerful. Important to reach out at such times. 😀💛 Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@dianapulido1807]

Watching your Extra Stich videos is to me like sitting down with a good friend knitting and catching up with what is going on in their life. I really enjoy it. That sweater is going to make a lovely Christmas gift for your wife. Here in the States we don't have a name for theday after Christmas, but since I work in retail I call itthe first day of unwanted gift return season. That is one thing that will not happen to the sweater you are working on.

[@bg7491]

Andrew, it's always a joy to see you. When I saw that a new video was posted, I couldn't click on it fast enough. 😊 Mrs. Clark's sweater looks gorgeous, what a nice gift! I still think about the Christmas service that you shared with us last year, it was so beautiful. And, of course, any video where you sing is delightful. (hint-hint 😉) Continued blessings to you and yours. 🤗

[@albanachknitter]

well, there might be a bit of that - you never know!

[@jeanvaughn6710]

We in the states call the day after Christmas what it is😊, the day after Christmas 😅. Andrew, I thoroughly enjoy watching your podcast. Mrs. Clark sweater is looking wonderful. She’s very blessed to have you knit for her. Can’t wait for your next video. Have a blessed rest of the week.

[@lorrainekrahn4498]

@@jeanvaughn6710 it’s Boxing Day in Canada

[@thizizliz]

Oh your wife's new sweater is so beautiful - festive but not at all garish. I'm certain that she'll cherish it. A hand knitted garment is a gift of great love.

[@lorrainekrahn4498]

❤ great to see you again. I too suffer somewhat from SAD, it definitely helps to get out of the apartment during daylight hours which are pretty short here in northern British Columbia, Canada. We are pretty much parallel with Juno, Alaska, USA. The nights are long but we do have the bonus of often seeing the Northern Lights.

[@epiphany8276]

In America, where I live, the day after Christmas does not have a name but being British I still call it Boxing Day and this year it's my turn to have family over for dinner. My daughter is doing Christmas Day dinner for the first time although we will be helping with sides. Thanks for the Extra Stitch. Jane

[@Hellen-pf7ts]

Thank you Andrew for a lovely podcast, Mrs C's jumper is absolutely beautiful. Especially thank you for the very important message at the end; winter can be a struggle for many and your words of advice were uplifting, encouraging and helpful. Knitting and crafting is such a blessing at this time of year. Good luck with your house move, best wishes, Helen x

[@KellyWaugh-qd1od]

Hi Andrew. Your video came up on my KZbin feed today and it's great. Now I have to go back to the start and watch them all. I like that you're knitting a sweater for your wife. I love knitting for other people and I'm about ready to tackle a cardigan for my wife. I just have to get her input on a style that she likes and then go yarn shopping.

[@albanachknitter]

Welcome aboard!

[@isabelledaudelin5511]

Thank you Andrew for all your kindness. You make a difference in many ways. Take care ❤

[@rachelmitchell2144]

Seeing this on 11/27. Perfect surprise for a weird birthday. 😊🧶💚 Thank for always ministering to us Andrew, even when things are crazy for you. I’ve been knitting pumpkins, as I’ve been sick on and off for about 2 months now. Transitioning to some gifts knits. Hoping to tackle a sweater or a shawl in the early part of the new year. Looking forward to any vlogmas videos you do and am planning on the Advent MKAL with Victoria Methodist in Bristol. 😊 We are celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow, and among other things, I am very thankful for the light you shine with this podcast. 💚🕯️✝️🧶

[@albanachknitter]

Hope you are soon well. :)

[@alicehoyle4198]

Hi Andrew: so lovely to see your podcast again. The sweater you are making for Mrs. C. is lovely - she is very lucky. Decades ago, a friend of my daughter came to play with my daughter: the friend had a beautiful Fair Isle sweater on and I complimented her on her sweater. I said "did your Mom make that for you?" and she said "No, my Dad made it - he is the one who does the knitting." I was so impressed!! And now, here you are, also making beautiful knits for your family. BRAVO.

[@albanachknitter]

Go men! ;)

[@lindareid4546]

Thank you so much for such a positive, refreshing message❤

[@tassiegirl1991]

Andrew well done Mrs C jumper looks great. Now the one for you Be proud of yourself. Good luck with the move to your own home such exciting times ahead. Though moving mid winter probably not the best time. Thank you for the video it gives me a chance to sit and relax peacefully. Bye from downunder. Very good heartfelt advice at the end Andrew very beautifully put.

[@albanachknitter]

Tbh, last time we moved in the summer and is was 40C - I know what I prefer lol. :)

[@kimwachter2493]

I’m working on a couple of gift knits still. Also on a pair of scrappy socks for myself. I enjoy listening to your podcasts. They are very relaxing 😊

[@knitawhile]

I love watching ALL your videos, podcasts, extra stitch, EVERYTHING ! Thank you for ALL you do.

[@lenoreball8798]

Hello again Andrew, from the woods of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada... We also call Dec. 26th boxing day, and also have queenly and kingly bed sizes. I love your knitty chats, your work is lovely and that jumper for Mrs. C will be so nice to wear. I just finished a cardigan for me, knit in some lovely libra (merino-silk) yarn I spun last winter; it is so soft and warm there is no need to turn up the heater. I have two fleece washed and ready to card and spin, my next project, but on my needles is a very soft scarf for my daughter of Drops brushed Alpaca Silk. I have plans to knit my youngest grandson a sweater from some yarn I dyed with plants from my dye garden, and hope to start another sweater for my spouse. Once the gardens were put to bed, I finished knitting the last sleeve on a twisted rib knit sweater I started last March, a long knit that went on forever. I look forward to seeing your next projects and wish you and family well with the move to the new home.

[@albanachknitter]

Great to hear from you - thanks for taking the time. Sounds good!

[@ferolinelaughlin1568]

I am so excited when I see another of your videos. I just love hearing your stories, your singing voice, and your gentle nature. Thank you. That sweater is just beautiful!

[@barbarastorey206]

Love watching you when I am sat quite knitting the sleeve on my very busy cable cardigan. Like sitting with friends knitting ❤

[@masz10676]

Hello from Tennessee. I've missed seeing knitting for several months. I'm very interested in seeing u do midwinter blanket. Especially the reverse.😀 Have a great holiday with family. Looking forward to hearing a Christmas song ☺️ God bless...

[@albanachknitter]

Knitters do enjoy seeing the reverse!

[@bonniel3679]

The jumper for Mrs looks great. You've almost reached the finish line 👏 I'm crocheting a blanket for my 2 1/2 year old great nephew. I haven't been able to start it for about 2 years due to arthritis in my hands sidelining me. Recently tried again and although I've needed a break several times and have to limit how long I work on it at a time, I'm making progress and it feels good. So glad you're seeing construction projects completed at your new home. Your patience will be rewarded as you see the end approaching. Courie in (sp?) as winter comes and enjoy some cozy quiet time.

[@albanachknitter]

Well done for persevering! Can't imagine not being able to knit, but you never know! Coorie ;)

[@michellesimon436]

I grew up in South Africa and we called it boxing day but I now live in Ireland and it is St Stephens day. Thank you for very enjoyable videos.

[@margaretbinks2595]

So good to see you again Andrew looking forward to your vlogmas episodes, will be a little oasis of calm during the busy December month.

[@s.friedrich3017]

Hi Andrew! Thank you for another comforting episode. In Germany we say Weihnachtsfeiertage (= Christmasfeasts) with Heiligabend (= Christmaseve) u. 1. und 2. (Weihnachts)Feiertag (= 1. and 2. feastday); I hope, that i translated correctly to englisch 😊 Amy Palko created a nice, comfy poncho named „Coorie in“. Best wishes, Stephanie from Germany

[@janemarriott3389]

I am so glad to get my alert to join in with you. This is just what I need heading into this busy time. Wishing you all the best!

[@LulubelleH]

Your jumper is really beautiful! Lucky wife. Love your podcasts.

[@Helen-yl4cw]

I am excited to hear that you are looking at running a Sanquhar knit along. I was fortunate to visit Sanquhar while on my trip to Scotland in September. I bought a booklet of the patterns and have tried to knit a sock, which is proving to be quite fiddling. I do wish you, your family and congregation a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2025. Always remember that knitting is to enjoyed and is not a race. God bless from down under.

[@midgeporter7495]

I have a copy of the 'Midwinter Blanket' but my festive knitting is set aside for a crochet blanket with puffins on it this year. The project keeps calling my name but I am staying strong and concentrating on Christmas present knitting first! Lovely catch up video. Best wishes and hope you are feeling much better.

[@nlturcott5168]

Your Mrs. C sweater has worked up beautifully. Happy finishing. Very nice hearin your voice again. Best wishes for all the Dec. celebrations.

[@nzknitter4039]

Hello from a new viewer in New Zealand. We call the 26th December Boxing Day, too. It was lovely to tune in, after being recommended to your channel by a fellow kiwi knitter ❤

[@albanachknitter]

Welcome aboard!

[@suebrown436]

Well that was nice - good to see you again Andrew, and congratulations on that gorgeous sweater for your wife. Such a wonderful achievement. Good to hear about the new ferry, and that the docking problems on the mainland have just about been resolved. You are now ahead of me with your blanket squares as I finished four and then moved on to other things. However, I am just about to pick this up again so looking forward to returning to it. 😊

[@albanachknitter]

I haven't knit any yet - those were a stock image lol.

[@suebrown436]

@albanachknitter Oh Andrew!! There's me thinking you'd made a great start (but then I did wonder how, when you've been doing the sweater and house move!! 😂)

[@hazeldonner1855]

Well done Andrew for remembering the ssk at the end of that row. I bet everyone was watching intently to see if you would remember 😂😂. The sweater looks beautiful. ❤

[@vickyfletcher83]

Thank you Andrew for another wonderful podcast. Your Red Cedar jumper is looking great. The 26th December is known as Boxing Day in New Zealand

[@joanspiller1553]

Hi Andrew:. I hope you are feeling better and back to normal soon. In Canada, we have queen and king-sized beds and Boxing day too. Your jumper looks absolutely beautiful! It's well worth the work. Take care.

[@MelBassett-yb9xg]

Mrs Clarkes Jumper is gorgeous, what a gift!💕 We just moved house in the same way, hopefully the last trip with the car to the old house tomorrow and carpets Friday in the new one. 😺 I had lots of plans for Christmas knitting that are just not going to happen. Maybe I'll manage a pair of socks for Mr Bassett!🎄 I like your videos, they are very calming to watch, so post as often or as little as fits you best!💕 xx

[@larabartlett3483]

Greetings from a sunny South Africa Andrew. Your wife is so fortunate to have such a labour of love to wear as a Christmas gift. Your knitting is imperfectly perfect and you did a mighty good job!

[@christinamarmaras8429]

Thank you Andrew for showing your knitting projects! In Canada December 26 is also known as Boxing Day !

[@CaravelKiwi]

Boxng Day in New Zealand too. It's summer here so all the way through to New Year is holiday time

[@beckyp9700]

Wonderful to see you. You have made so much progress on the sweater for the Mrs.. It looks just lovely. Thank you for sharing an update/ chat. You brightened my day. See you in the next one.

[@suelowther5104]

The sweater is beautiful. Nice job. She will love it

[@hazelhale9492]

Here in Canada we call it Boxing Day. Wishing you and your family a great Christmas

[@karenb136]

Hi Andrew. That sweater is absolutely beautiful. I love the colors. I’m happy for you all getting a nice big ferry. Thank you for the encouragement. I’ve been kind of down after losing me ex husband this February from mesothelioma. We were together for years and stayed good friends even after being divorced. I miss talking to him terribly. I wish you and your family happy holidays. I’m looking forward to seeing the progress on your new home. Thanks for the video. 🧶

[@albanachknitter]

🙏🏻

[@esmekaffen4961]

Mrs C’s Red Cedar is beautiful! Can’t wait to see it finished. Hope you’re able to do a few vlogmas episodes - really enjoyed them last year! Thanks for another ‘extra stitch’, I so enjoy sitting and knitting with you! (I’m currently knitting a little lapgahn out of leftover alpaca yarns that is a joy to knit with and will be so soft and cozy!). Finally, a big thank you for recommending Living the Skye Life! I have binged all episodes and just love it. And them. And their adorable dogs. And the Isle of Skye. Edit: and subscribed of course 🤣

[@albanachknitter]

You're welcome - we love Sarah, Willie and the dogs! My kind of 'tv'. Life is too full of heavy things - we need some lightness now and again.

[@pppetra]

Good evening Andrew, I wish you steadily good health in december! Love how you just knit this sweater during the past year. Boxing Day in the Netherlands is called tweede kerstdag, second christmasday. Still we are in need of more days.. so 27th is sometimes called third christmas day, not an official holiday, the first you see family, the second the family of the spouse and the third you spent with friends. Hoping your actual move goes smoothly. Thank you for giving me a break this evening.

[@barbarakarl3959]

I love the time "between the years"! The 26th of Dec. in Austria is called "Stefanitag" (You know St. Stephen, the Märtyrer). The pullover for Your wife is so beautiful! Happy Advent and have a good time!! Do You have homeless people in Your Space? In Vienna we have a lot. In this cold and dark time in winter we have "Wärmestuben" where people can sit in a warm room, drinking tea and eating something, playing perhaps or reading newspapers and chatting of course. And even there is not the best smell: nobody must be alone during this time of the year....

[@chris112233ish]

That’s a beautiful sweater. You’ve inspired me to seek out Jessica McDonald. I’m swatching to knit her Winter Woods sweater.

[@albanachknitter]

The pattern I'm doing from her 'Forest' pattern book. Lovely patterns in there - sweaters, shawls, hats, mittens...

[@maleneschumann04]

Thanks for a nice video😊 Mrs C’s sweater is beautiful. Look forward to see your “vlogmas” ❄️

[@sjchan3199]

Lovely video and a welcome comfort. Glad to hear you and yours are all well. Beautiful jumper

[@marshawoods2634]

Here in the States we don't have Boxing Day. There is a tradition called Kwanzaa which is tied to Africa. That runs from 12/26 through the end of the year. Nice going on Mrs C's jumper. Looking good!

[@albanachknitter]

Yes I've heard of that but never known what it is - will look it up.

[@creationbay]

I was suffering withdrawal symptoms from AK. I know it’s a busy time for you, but I’ve been checking regularly to see if I missed something. You have the kind of voice and face that chases away stress. Thank you for being you.

[@albanachknitter]

Very kind of you to say that. Not so much busy but unwell of late, but feeling better. If only I could destress myself as well as others lol

[@ElizabethMcBroom-t5m]

I really like the sweater pattern. I might look at that for 2025. Nice job by the way😊

[@katherinegannett]

Hiya Andrew! Thank you for this Extra Stitch catch up video. Greetings from chilly SW OK. We have sunshine and blue sky today with cold air growing colder (yay). The jumper for Mrs. Clark looks fabulous and she'll be wearing it often, I reckon. I'm knitting a shlanket for the American Cancer Society's Knit and Fundraise November, and the other night I started a shawl to work on when I'm around people because the shlanket pattern is mosaic and getting a wee bit complicated to knit when I'm not alone. So, two knit wips, and a counted cross-stitch on the go to keep me out of mischief. lol Have a happy Christmas and may the move be uneventful when the new abode is ready!

[@jilliankonig2759]

Good to see you again! As for Mrs. Clark's sweater, my grandmother, who was a prolific knitter and seamstress used to say "it will never be noticed on a galloping horse" - a phrase I'm sure she didn't originate. The new ferry will make a tremendous difference to you. We had a bridge that was destroyed by a container ship that drifted into one of the supports in Baltimore, and it caused some loss of life, as well as changing traffic all over the region because of people needing to find new routes to cross the Patapsco River in Baltimore. Good luck with the piece by piece move!

[@albanachknitter]

Yes, that was reported on the news here. Sad accident, and , of course, ongoing challenges for all. Thanks for the galloping horse phrase...someone said something similar above but I didn't quite know what she meant...I'm a bit slow today! lol

[@christinebrown6154]

Nice episode Andrew. Good to hear all the gossip from the Island. I’m over on the mainland knitting away on my Christmas sweater but not sure if it will be finished in time. Jumper is looking great. Well done. Thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Knit.Purl.Repeat]

Great to sit and knit with you for a bit! Also exciting news about the new ferry! Hopefully it can run during some conditions when the smaller ones could not. I always have many WIPs and that's okay--but I am happy that I have several that are all nearing the finish line and by the end of this video, I am ready to bind of a hem of "Mabel's Sweater" a pattern by Joji Locatelli; fingering weight on small needles and you can guess how that progress has been! I am also on the last sleeve of a sweater I planned to cast on for Thanksgiving (this Thursday in the US), but cast on a week and a half ago somehow...and some socks. I have my candles out and my winter themed quilts and am ready for hygge for sure! Thanks for sharing your time, and the encouragement regarding the winter blues. Happy knitting!

[@albanachknitter]

Sometimes the longer projects give some perspective, somehow. Enjoy!

[@rmlrhonda]

So nice to have a wee catch-up. :)

[@MagsMakes]

Thanks Andrew, just what was needed. Good to see you were the right way round again this episode! Currently knitting a few lap blankets for charity - kind friends give me their unwanted yarn and I feel mandated to use it. Really want to get on with a few bits for myself, maybe soon. Keep the sniffles away.

[@EvieO1950]

Downloading so I can watch while we travel for Thanksgiving. I know I’ll enjoy our chat!! Hope you’re doing well.

[@albanachknitter]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@mhairigilchrist9792]

Lovely to see you back in the knitting chair. Mrs Clark must be excited for Christmas to receive such a beautiful sweater. All the best for all the renovations and when it comes, the big move.

[@albanachknitter]

Thank you! 😊

[@leewiley1944]

It is so good to see you. You were missed. ❤️🙏😊

[@Treasacello]

Lovely to see you today. As Thursday (Nov 28th) is Thanksgiving here in the US, this house is well into preparing copious amounts of carbohydrates to warm our hearts and bodies.---you just have to have pumpkin pie, and fruit pie, and cobblers, and at least one sweet potato dish, and at least one bowl of mashed potatoes and gravy, and yeast dinner rolls, and green beans topped with crunchy buttery salty bread crumbs and bacon and fried onions, and broccoli with rice and cheese, and of course turkey and stuffing, and cranberries. So, I haven't been knitting that much this week, but I started the Tin Can knits Moraine sweater, except the instructions didn't make any sense to me, so I'm knitting it flat and pieced, because I've never done that before, and I'm still working on the Riverfall pullover, which I'm beginning to think will be a 10 year project. but I also have plans for 2 more Ranunculus sweaters, and a feather and fan tunic sweater. Anyway, one of the things I've been grateful for this year is your podcast, so thank you, stay safe and well.

[@albanachknitter]

Sounds delicious...I'll be there soon! Enjoy those knits! :)

[@susandorrington7623]

Here in South Africa, 26 Dec is called Day of Goodwill, but many people here also say Boxing Day. Lovely jumper, btw.

[@creationbay]

You should knit Mrs. C a fisherman’s cap to match her sweater. That would be a lovely surprise Christmas extra if you could get it done in time.

[@albanachknitter]

There's actually a matching hat and mitten pattern in the book to match the red cedar

[@jackieleipert1950]

You are a blessing! Thank you.

[@TheCatlady63]

Hi Andrew, yes general sniffs and snuffles for us too. We were told today we should be moving before Christmas, so we are back to trying to pack the remainder of our bits into boxes. Your project has been a labour of love.The colourwork looks great. It is all looking lovely. I don't do Instagram I find You Tube and FB is quite enough. I have the pattern for the Mid Winter Blanket but I havent got around to it yet. Take care xx

[@albanachknitter]

Hope the packing goes well! I'm dreading it!

[@lsdev4229]

Always nice to see what you are knitting Andrew, Thank you for the episode. Glad your new place is coming along. So excited for your family. Yes, Boxing Day here in Canada. My Mom, who lives with us, will be 90 on the 27th. I got one of those therapy lights for her but she finds it too bright. I will have to check it out. We also take K2D3 every day as we dont recieve enough VitD here in Atlantic Canada. I am actually looking forward to Hibernating this Winter, knitting and watching movies and PDC Darts😊 Happy Holidays! 🥰🇨🇦Sharon.

[@albanachknitter]

Hibernating is fun when you can! I at least get a partial hibernation, which I need.

[@elianaalfonso7703]

We call Boxing Day Boxing Day! (Here in Melbourne, Australia)

[@MaieSi]

Hi. I have given up on crossing off on the piece of paper. Always forgetting! Instead I put a stitch marker on each decrease row. Easy to see the interval and how many have been done without counting the stitches remaining on the needle. Congratulations on your achievement.

[@albanachknitter]

I'm not fond of stitch markers - always losing them then I'm stuck. Paper is my friend lol

[@genier7829]

I just mailed off three beanie and scarf sets to the Seamen's Church Institute, so they can get delivered before Christmas. They have a great free pattern for a double knit hat- very easy and warm. No other Christmas projects, just re-knitting the crown of a too tight hat of mine from a couple of years ago- the Kolmen Earflap hat- very nice pattern.

[@albanachknitter]

Well done 👍🏻

[@carlapoel9457]

we have two christmas days in the netherlands

[@Jenjursnap]

Oh, Christmas at Sannox!! I cannot imagine a more lovely, cozy, restful place to celebrate our Savior's birth. God bless you and your family!

[@albanachknitter]

Same to you! :)

[@CathyJames-b8z]

In new Zealand its also called boxing day.

[@alicehoyle4198]

Me again: here in Canada, December 26th is definitely called Boxing Day and is a Statutory Holiday.

[@angelapellerin8515]

Good to see you again. I am working on a project called Sunshine and Shadow Throw. It is based on a traditional Amish quilt.

[@albanachknitter]

Will look that up!

[@debbiestuckey6599]

Hi Andrew! In America we don't have boxing day. Has its purpose changed over the years there? That's what I've read. People in America have twin sized beds, full sized, queen sized, and King sized beds. 😊 I really like the sweater you're knitting for your wife. I am knitting a pair of socks for my husband for Christmas with the London Night Walk Socks pattern by Twinset and Purl. I'm just beginning the toe on the 2nd sock! Yay!

[@albanachknitter]

Boxing Day was when servants in stately homes were given Christmas gift boxes from their masters, Downton Abbey style.

[@knitawhile]

Peace and well wishes to you, Andrew.

[@kebhMI]

Beautiful sweater...

[@venite_makes_things]

We call December 26th “second Christmasday” in the Netherlands. We also have a matching Second Easterday and Second Pentecostday, all bank holidays. No Third Days unfortunately, let alone a full octave or twelve days :) The sweater for Mrs. C looks beautiful! I just finished a sweater that took me nine months. It needs to be blocked, but since it’s on me and will not be coming off I’m not sure how I will manage it 😅

[@Kiwiwilson1188]

Good to see and hear you Andrew. Sorry you haven’t been well, take care of yourself, especially at this time of year. Mrs C's sweater is looking great, well done. Would she be willing to have her photo taken wearing her gift? Enjoy your time at Sannox, lovely location for Christmas and all the best on your move.

[@albanachknitter]

Thank you! She may - you never know! :)

[@astridfortin433]

Us colonists in Canada do celebrate Boxing day, due to our British roots

[@MaieSi]

Still called boxing day in Australia.

[@byfaithindustries4189]

Dec. 26 is just called “the day after Christmas” here in the US. Kind of boring, huh?😅 Bed sizes here can go up to a California King; but one of my kids recently told me they saw an ad for an Alaska King…surely the biggest bed anyone could possibly need! 😊

[@albanachknitter]

Yeah, kinda boring lol. You should start a tradition! Cool with the beds though...what's a small one?

[@oceansoul3694]

@@albanachknitter small sizes are called "twin", then Full then Quenn

[@albanachknitter]

@ we likely call 'twin' a single bed, and a 'full' a double.

[@pppetra]

​@@albanachknitter love how you actually know what they mean. I just have 70 to 100 cm wide one person. 120 to 140 cm wide two persons but only if you love eachother and lie still while sleeping. 160 to 180 cm two persons and a toddler in the middle.😅anything wider than 180, familybed, meant for daily cosleeping.

[@alliehabib1654]

Have you heard about the innocent big knit? People knit or crochet tiny hats, donate them to the innocent smoothie company and then they put them on their bottles and donate to Age Uk. It's a really fun way to experiment with knitting and uses up scraps and of course cheers people up and benefits charity

[@mollywelsh8751]

Thank you ❤

[@lorettaarmsworthy3035]

Welcome back

[@AnneliesVerberkmoes]

In the Netherlands Dec. 26th is called 2nd Christmas day.

[@creationbay]

@@AnneliesVerberkmoes I like that. Another opportunity for a day off, some good food and maybe more gifts?

[@nancygignac-terry3497]

Hi Andrew, I enjoy your blogs and your update and your wonderful knitting. I’ve knit hundreds of socks and mitts and beanies. However, I would like to try a sweater this year. Do you think the jumper you’re making Mrs. C would be a good one for me to start at?😊

[@albanachknitter]

Do you have much experience with colour work? That's the main challenging bit in this jumper. For a first jumper I'd recommend either the Monday Sweater by Petit Knit or the Flax sweater by TinCan Knit. 🧶

[@patriciagillis1009]

An old saying from my childhood; “ no one’s going to stop a horse and cart to look at it”.

[@albanachknitter]

what does it mean? 🤣

[@kimwachter2493]

Here in the US, we call Dec 26th Dec 26th. 😊. What does Boxing Day mean?

[@albanachknitter]

It was a day when domestic servants were given a gift box from their employers in large houses, or to those in need. 2nd day of Christmas.

[@creationbay]

@@kimwachter2493 Boxing Day is called that because it’s traditionally the day for packing up Christmas decorations and tidying up the house. However, in Canada where I now live, it has extended to January 6/7th due to the orthodox calendar and the large number of immigrants of Ukrainian heritage. They celebrate Christmas by craftily buying their Christmas gifts in the Christmas sales on Boxing Day.

[@susanmyrawills]

❤

[@dorym8045]

As said above, in the US there isn’t a name for the 26th. But a lot of people use it as the day to return/exchange gifts they don’t like that they received. So a lot of people in shops (also for after Christmas sales). Sad way to finish celebrating Christ’s birthday.

[@albanachknitter]

I try to avoid shops most days, but ESPECIALLY on Boxing Day lol