Week 10: DRK March to May KAL Q&A

[@CamijoKnitDesign]

How about just calling it "The Weekender" It is at the end of the week. We can all see the weekender sweater in the background, and we all associate that name with you as a designer. I really enjoy these episodes of good advice. All the best Camilla

[@eileenjones4172]

I think "Andrea Answers. . ." would be an appropriate and descriptive renaming of your podcast. I have really been enjoying listening to your ideas and hints & tips. Thank you for all you do to keep the craft going!

[@homemadeonourhomestead]

DRK Q&A (keep it simple? Plus for people who are searching on YT for your knitting q&a the new ones will pop up in the search)

[@lnapa]

Perfect! Short and sweet, and easy to find!

[@pamelasue590]

I love your Q&A sessions. You could name it "Ask Andrea!"

[@knottyyarnies450]

“ Andrea Answers All” So glad you’re continuing these, I very much enjoy them AND learn a little (or a lot) every time!

[@wendychristopher2622]

Yes yes yes. A weekly Q&A would be wonderful. I look forward to these so much. Thank you for taking the time.

[@dreareneeknits]

Glad you like them!

[@Bean_Box_Knitting]

I just scrolled down the playlist, after hoping for many more having just watched number 9. Soooo excited to see a ton in your playlist! Yay! Also just learned how to do a top down folded collar join, so delighted with the new thing. :D

[@leaxpops]

No idea what to call it, but I’m really glad you are continuing the q&a. I really enjoy it.

[@monapalacios8665]

Yay! So happy that you will be continuing! I'm partial to "Q&A with DRK" :-)

[@jessicastuppyknits871]

I love that the hat is a swatch. I bought extra skeins for my spark cardigan and am getting ready to start swatching for it when I read that you can use the hat as your swatch. I hope in the future if you continue to do a series of themes in all garment types you’ll do the hat as a swatch again.

[@ellellebeevee]

I love these little sessions. How about calling them “Knitchats”?

[@beckypellerin9777]

“Staying Fearless With Andrea”. Love that you encouraged me to “stay fearless” when you replied to a request for help a few years ago with your honey winter shawl. 😊 Have always loved your ramble shawl. Looking forward to the spring challenge. Happy knitting!

[@MikiCrespo]

Your Ramble Shawl is absolutely beautiful 🌸

[@aleksandradittmar8932]

Love your informative answers. Thank you for continued doing to all of us you are our guru..... Have a question-ask Andrea....

[@carimccormack9931]

Purls of Wisdom ...and by the way, I love that you wear a different knit design each week! You get to see them in such greater detail ...especially your older designs. It’s also fun when you talk about a favorite ________ (fill in the blank- related to knitting- stitch, tool, wool soap, podcast, notions- anything really). Just some thoughts about the highlights of your podcast that I love! Great work and thank you for sharing your time and talents😊💖🙌

[@judyriggie4222]

Drea Renee Q and A!

[@necessaryevil91]

My avoidance of sleeve island is strong - what I've done in the past is split for the sleeves (on a top-down sweater) and continued for about an inch under the arms, then put the body on hold. I'll knit one sleeve, then the other at that point - which also saves the hassle and bulk of heaving around a whole sweater body if you're knitting sleeves at the end :) If I'm working bottom-up, I'll do 2-at-a-time sleeves to make all the increases line up exactly, and it seems to take less time and you'll have two exact matches when you're done!

[@dreareneeknits]

Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@dew18954]

Happy Knitting with Andrea (You most always end your videos saying this 🥰)

[@jennhanley294]

Name suggestion "Answers with Andrea" Question - I use a non rinse woolwash and the directions say to fill my basin and then add the liquid wash, let sit 15 mins (ish lol) etc. What I want to know is why not put the wash in as you fill the basin so it mixes more through water and bubbles up a little (kind of like a bubble bath). I feel if I add the wash after it won't get through to all the yarn. Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated. Thanks for all the great content and am so glad it is continuing!

[@ppuyle1]

I love the hat! Anxious for the KAL! How about Andrea Mowry’s Musings?

[@cathybagdasarian3002]

I look forward everytime to your DRK Fun Friday's! I learn so much.Thank you!

[@marybethallen5503]

Andrea's Q & A is what it is! I'm a Mainer ! Hope you and your family will have time to discover Camden Hills SP (Mt. Battie and Mt. Megundicook) and especially (in my own neighborhood) all the land trust/conservation trails in and around the Blue Hill Pennisula!

[@dreareneeknits]

Thanks for the tips!

[@andreawilson2251]

Another simply excellent episode, Andrea! My thoughts on naming this web series: because it is already popular, and people know it as Q&A, why not simply name it "Q&A with DRK"? It rhymes, it's short and snappy, and it's already identifiable with you. I'm so happy you are going to continue with this insightful and inspiring content!

[@aknitlife]

How about Andrea’s Q&A Knit Chat? Love your Q& A chats! I learn so much! You’ve relocated to Maine! How wonderful! Hope you love it! It has been my goal to relocate there one of these days! Thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️

[@lindaromar2824]

I love the Ramble shawl. I must learn brioche. I’ve been unsuccessful so far. I also love sleeve knitting. They go so much faster than the body. 😀🌈

[@barbarasidel9012]

I’m so happy to see you continue. Thanks Andrea. 🌟🌟 I’m a new knitter and am just finishing my sweater. My k1p1 ribbing looks slanting to the left! What can I be doing wrong. Can you help me?

[@torifgonyer9871]

I'm really enjoying these weekly visits! I thought I'd mention a few places you might enjoy seeing in my home state of Maine (I now live in northern NH, but it's just as beautiful!). Not sure if you've discovered Wolfe's Neck State Park in Freeport, but it's a gorgeous spot hidden in the inlets of Casco Bay. Great place to take kiddos for exploring, and an amazing spot for photos. Reid State Park in Georgetown or Popham State Park in Phippsburg are both excellent beaches to visit. There's Fort Popham further down the road that's interesting for exploring. As far as hiking spots- there's lots of great options that are a bit of a drive from you ( an hour or two) that are worth the trip- Western Maine in the Bethel area has lots of trails that are both easy and more challenging, some of which are also part of the Appalachian Trail. There's also Bradbury Mountain in Freeport as well which is great hiking with kids and has some beautiful views. Hope these give you some new options for exploring such an amazing part of the country!

[@dreareneeknits]

Thank you so much for these tips! We love Wolfe's Neck and go often!

[@tericrane8343]

Coffee with Andrea, since I usually sit with my afternoon cup and watch these. Thank you for continuing them!

[@lillianshemet9960]

My choice is “An Hour with Andrea.” Question: Does the yardage in a pattern include some for the swatch. Love your show.Keep it up.

[@kimsymonds1054]

Q & A with DRK Like the way this sounds when you say it aloud. 😊 Thanks for continuing the videos!

[@mariadelmardospasos]

My advise for sleeve island: knit them two at a time! It is THE best!

[@TheSilverDoe95]

love that you are going to continue to do these Q&A videos!!

[@vindeljay]

"Andrea's Chat." I love just listening to your answers. Love that shawl.

[@fiberandfox]

Sleeve knit tip: I HATE magic loop but love the chiaogoo shorties (2"&3" tips, and smaller cables) which I can knit the circumstance of a sleeve in the round without needing magic loop or dons!

[@dreareneeknits]

Thanks for sharing! I have the shorties too and find they seem to work best for people who knit English style (holding their yarn in the right hand.) Which style do you knit?

[@katiefryer8406]

Mowry's Q&A - I've learnt lots from these so happy to see you continuing them 😊

[@carolinebarbeau772]

Since the world of knitting is full of acronyms, I would go with TGIFQ&A with DRK :) Love your videos!!

[@catb2069]

Appreciate your sharing time. Happy you will continue! Name suggestion: Q & A 5 with Andrea Mowry. Or Andrea Mowry Q & A 5.

[@Berksroof]

“Knitting Delights with Andrea!” This would be a good name for your vlog! Everyone like “Delights”! Love your Q&A!

[@christinadriskell8713]

I’m so excited that these are continuing. It’s the highlight of my week. I also thought of “Andrea’s Attic Chats” or “For the love fiber forum”

[@dreareneeknits]

Yay! That makes me so happy!

[@marieenheden7371]

DRK weekly Q&A ? Theese weeks have been great! You always learn something new 😉👍

[@dreareneeknits]

Glad you like them!

[@CreativeKogi]

Love the Q&A and love your patterns - I am curious... Do you knit your designs by yourself? I watched a few interviews with some famous and well-published knitters and was a little surprised to hear that they put together the colour swatches and the graphs (if it is fair ilse) and then send it off to the knitters....it kind of doesn't make sense to me. I would think that making up the garment is part of the process designing hand knits. Would love to know your process.

[@dreareneeknits]

Hi there! Great question. There are designers that have sample knitters knit all of their designs, but I prefer to knit them myself. I very much "design on the needles" - and have to work it out myself to see what will happen! Also - it's the fun part of my job, so I can't imagine outsourcing it ;) I have had a sample knitter knit me up a 2nd sample when I need to keep one nice for trunks shows, but want another I can wear with reckless abandon. :)

[@CreativeKogi]

@@dreareneeknits and thats why I love you!!!

[@kseniamozzhuga2334]

I'm so glad to hear that you decided to continue with the Q&A! I love all your advices and suggestions! As for the name, how about one that plays around your design company's name: "DreaReneeTalks" or "DreaReneeAnswers" or "DreaReneeSuggests"?

[@knits4bliss]

What about "Weekly Knit Bits" as the name for the videos? Love your videos!

[@cherylclemons9053]

Also Sunday River Area - Bethel and Newry, Maine is a beautiful area. That is where my family is from

[@helen9832]

How about "Ask Andrea"?

[@sharonvanpelt6005]

“Dear Andrea...” these quick sessions have been really informative and helpful and I appreciate you taking the time and answering all the questions. Have a great week.

[@dreareneeknits]

Thank you!

[@homemadeonourhomestead]

Knitting Q&A with DreaRenee

[@jennyhoward630]

I love this series, it is so informative and such a pleasure! Thank you for doing this! How about “Friday Knitting Q&A with DRK” or “Knit (or Knitting) with Andrea” 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SylkyJ100]

Hi! I love your Q & As. Yes, you should definitely continue them!! Name could be "Knit Chat" sort of like chit chat... Thank you for all your help and answers!!

[@Sharon-ov6ft]

Andrea, Thanks for all the 'Tips' you share, row counter, 'sleeves are a breeze'! Positive thoughts! Having a regular Q&A is great idea! Name it: 'Andrea's Q&A Matters'.or Andrea's Q&A'! 🦋🧶

[@hollypriske5734]

How about our Weekly Ray of Drea because these tips bring sunshine to our week!

[@Anna-tc4eu]

The knitting bow window - it always feels like we are visiting you in a cosy space to knit and chat :)

[@TracyOsteopath]

I’m looking forward to the KAL - I’ve never done stranded colourwork! I’m going to go to Unravel this coming weekend (Farnham, UK knitting festival) and shop for it :D (And a million other things)

[@dreareneeknits]

Have so much fun!

[@rosemarielans1482]

Name suggestion "A moment with DRK". Love your shawl ❤

[@helennorris1888]

I love your Q&A's. Hope you can continue them.

[@gerridauer9092]

I love the sleeve tips, especially about marking the decreases. How about Andrea Mowry Taking the Fear out of Knitting?

[@susanc3111]

“Share the Knit” since you are sharing your knowledge. And love the shawl

[@smiley15646]

"Knit Tips with Andrea" Ramble is gorgeous, planning to try it in the future!

[@homemadeonourhomestead]

Love your watch! Mind sharing where you got it? Or brand?! I’ve been needing a new watch for work. Thanks Andrea

[@dreareneeknits]

Hello! It is from Shinola - an amazing watch company in Detroit, MI :)

[@homemadeonourhomestead]

@@dreareneeknits oh thank you so much Andrea! I’ll go check it out!!!

[@kmeyaard]

Purls of wisdom from DRK! 💕

[@ManieMartinez]

I was thinking "Andrea's Purls of Wisdom" or just "Purls of Wisdom"

[@houselabelfibres4758]

Q&A with DRK thank you for another wonderful video

[@MissSholia]

I don't mind sleeves either! I feel exactly like you. The body feels more like a pain than the sleeves lol! For the name I'd say... Find out with Drea!

[@jonellesandel1066]

And hooray from a fellow Michigander. Born in UP, and graduated from Dow in Midland and CMU!

[@kking181]

Andrea’s Knitting Tips and Tricks would be cute! Also I wanted to say thank you for starting this video series during the KAL. I’ve enjoyed watching it and it helped inspire me to knit a Sparky and pick up and finally finish my Birds of a Feather shawl! I’m excited to knit a matching hat for your upcoming challenge with my Sparky leftovers!

[@dreareneeknits]

Yay!! Thanks for watching!

[@sharonhurn]

Drea Demystifies Knits Really look forward to these posts every week!

[@kateparadise5244]

"Mowry Minutes: Knitting Tips and Quips" or "DRK's Answers from the Attic" or "DRK's Knitpirations". Enjoy seeing your projects and hearing from the lovely knitting community!

[@eire1111]

Love these videos, so helpful and glad to hear that they will continue! How about “ASK-ALONG” for a new name?

[@sandymalcangi2292]

Hi Andrea, I love these informative segments and am excited that you want to continue. As a new(ish) knitter I’m learning so many helpful tips and techniques What about “Ask Andrea” as a title?

[@franbaas587]

I look forward to your knitting discussions. What about DreaRenee's Knitscape.

[@heatherevertsen9991]

Love watching your videos and listening to your advice and info. How about a knitting hug from Andrea ...episode (1-99!!!)

[@pamgoddard7127]

DreaRenee Mowry KAL Q & A. Simple and easy for people to find you. Also would you consider doing an episode showing different finished looking bind offs. :)

[@suemercer9859]

Another great episode and once again answered questions I didn’t know I had lol xox

[@shirleyhunt1896]

I absolutely love your you tube videos! They are so fun and helpful as I’m a new beginner knitter . I would call your channel : Weekly Q &A with Andrea ❤️ I cant wait for the next one! Xx

[@cherylclemons9053]

Fiber and Vine is a knitting and wine shop in Norway, Maine

[@craftybubulina8834]

"Let's chat with...Andrea Mowry". Love this Q&A sessions, times flies so quickly by the end... Thank you Andrea!

[@lanitaleis7965]

Your Q and A with Andrea. I love these Friday videos

[@annemacdonald2516]

Ask DreaRenee. Keep them coming, please! I have learned so much from you😋💕

[@SomerKnits]

I think keep the name simple and straightforward DRK Answers or something easy. Also I sent an email about donating a prize to the knitalong. It’s been a couple weeks I think and I haven’t heard back (although my mind could have accelerated the timeline 🤣)

[@kavitadeepchand]

Hi. I would name this segment "Ask Andrea". Love learning from you.

[@albanefleury7056]

The DRK live show? Love your shawl.

[@britdowson8324]

(The )Friday Quest. A quest is a chance to learn something new.

[@ahymsamartin4922]

Memory Making Moments with Mowry 😊. Im not sure why you use the Dreary Renee Knits ? Thanks for sharing 😁

[@dreareneeknits]

Drea Renee (is my name) and I knit!

[@strawberrypatches8742]

Loved your tips! How about if you continue this series and call it Q&A with Andrea Mowry ? I think that’d be nice 👍

[@kerenlucas5070]

My suggestions: Drea Addresses Dr. Drea Repeat from * Can't wait to choose my pattern 😅 Thank you ❤️

[@sarawutzke1069]

Q&A with DRK! Looking forward to casting on my adult Flicker & Flame!

[@nancymorales2741]

Really enjoy your content. Love your new hat design. Here are a few name suggestions: Weekly Chat with Andrea, Catching Up With Andrea (or with Drea Renee). Thank you. -lajoyagirl

[@jenniferjewell8776]

Hi Andrea! Love these videos! You are so awesome and an absolute inspiration ❤️

[@dreareneeknits]

Thank you so much!!

[@margaretrodee3519]

DRK’s Weekly Q&A - sorry if that’s boring, but it’s simple and straight forward and will makes everyone who sees it smile when it pops up each week.

[@sanan8568]

Thank you, Andrea for the Q&A sessions. Your "Ramble Shawl" is exquisite! I would call your sessions: "DRK Q&A" or "Q&A Sessions with Andrea". In appreciation, sarah

[@anneknitty643]

Relaxed Fridays. DRK Q&A

[@patriciamcmullen]

I realized why I enjoy your voice today- you are a Midwesterner too! Though I live in New Hampshire, I am from Indiana and my husband is from Michigan. You are right, Maine is a bit behind on the gluten free options. In Portland, I love the Bam Bam Bakery - it is entirely gf and they offer lunch options as well. Linda Beans in Freeport is great for gf options.If I think of any more I will pass them along. Are you also vegetarian?

[@dreareneeknits]

Thank you so much for the tips! Not currently a vegetarian - but I was for most of my life and still love to eat that way often :)

[@patriciamcmullen]

@@dreareneeknits That makes it a bit easier in Maine. Linda Beans has great gf seafood including lobster rolls and fried clams.

[@susiehanna8617]

Fiber love with Andrea? Thanks for the videos!

[@snapsforsars]

Are you keeping a list of questions that people ask? Just wondering if it makes sense to ask my question again if it hasn't been answered, or if that would be annoying! Thank you

[@dreareneeknits]

I have them all in a spreadsheet! But it's not annoying if you ask again ;)

[@tracyholland1048]

I would call it........Dear Drea Renee Like Dear Abby! LOL Love your podcast! Whatcha knitting?!

[@thebassclarinetist]

I also enjoy the sleeves because they go so fast! For a name, why not keep it simple? Q&A with DRK

[@diannezedonis7011]

Oh man.....You ask I'll answer Q&A with Andrea From the heart Q&A with Andrea Expand your horizons Knitting Intricacies abound (KIA) I love listening to you. You are such a special person. It is great to hear from a designer and hows and whys you do things Thank you for doing what you do.

[@dreareneeknits]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@mariajoaolordelo6274]

What about: “DRK Happy knitting Q&A”? Or “DRK HAPPY WEEKEND Q&A”? Love to whatch them! Thanks! 💗

[@shewhocraftsandplans7736]

I have just ordered your pattern xx

[@patriciapamponette7774]

I am going to visit Maine soon. I wan to learn how to spin yarn. I love sea food. Yesss!!!!!