Another Knitting Pod/Ep. 37: Let’s Bring Back the Fade!

[@debclements7605]

Resist less is absolutely life changing! I practice that in all areas and it has resulted in a more peaceful, joyful existence! I also hold people and things in my hands very loosely - after years of clutching and clinging - this is also resulted in a much more peaceful life! And I’m only 70-😊!!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

This is 100% true. That has been an evolution for me too. It’s a much more relaxed existence when we’re not death-gripping the people we love!

[@theyarngoeson]

OMG - the baby blanket just continues to be so beautiful! And thank you for highlighting all these patterns! I think you are so smart to know when you need a change in your life - I’ve had friends that were too afraid to move on or change their passion/job and they were just not happy until they finally realized they put off being happier or simply waited too long to make the change.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you for being so supportive. It’s so true…and time goes so quickly that before we know it, we can wake up and years of unhappiness have gone by. I value these years with my kids so much, because I know they won’t last forever. I want to be as present in this moment with them as possible.

[@michglam]

You are a shining soul in this universe. You always seem to uplift my spirits about life, motherhood, and of course, knitting. It seems whenever I’m going through something, you happen to mention something inspiring to help me through. Feel very lucky to have you and I’m proud of your strength and honesty with yourself. And that the blanket is perfection!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Aw, thanks Michelle!! You’re the best! I’m so glad it brought you some comfort. Hope you are well 😘

[@lois-marietodd1502]

I know what I was like at school. Take time to find out both sides of the story, take a deep breath ---- time out then talk to both parties together, eg. be a moderator. There's always 2 sides to every story. Good luck. I love your work. Always take time to watch your podcasts.

[@mickiwhite4754]

So agree

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

So funny you said this! I was so happy to have the weekend to cool off. I was able to let my mind settle and not go in “guns a-blazing”, so to speak. It was a very productive conversation in the end! You are very wise!

[@janet_Luv2_Knit]

Love your podcasts. Both the knitting and the life content. Great thought provoking conversation today. Definitely resonating with me and will remind myself to “resist less”. Thanks for sharing.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thanks for being here. It means so much to me 💜

[@jwentworth9064]

"Be Brave Enough To Pivot" - It should be on a t-shirt. Another great pod. Thanks.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Matching tattoos, maybe?? 😂 I agree. It becomes easier with age, I’ve found!

[@libbygarcia-tobar6037]

Love your baby’s blanket! Totally understand where you’re at your life and how you need your readjust every decades of your life. I’m 54 and my kids are 21 and 16 now and have been a full time mom for the past 18 years or so. So true about “resist less”. I also love Bruce Lee’s quote “be like water”

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

YES. Thank you for sharing that. It’s been running through my head all week. You are me in 10 years! I love being a full time mom so much. I wish it never had to end 😢 But again, resist less.

[@tonyayoungblood387]

Such great ideas for projects by different designers. All the colors have me drowning in a colorway dream 😊

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Right?? Maybe its winter coming around, but color has been very appealing to me too!

[@xfireyfoxxxfoxx3103]

Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful thoughts Of life and moving forward and resisting less it’s a great thought I enjoy listening to you and your knitting adventures thank you

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you so much-I love having you here! 💚

[@jennyrakoto]

I love every bit of wisdom words you gave us at the end of this episode. Try to resist less ! I'll keep this in mind. Thank you, Leena 💕

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you Jenny! 💖

[@amsalknits6988]

Excellent episode. I usually watch knitting podcasts for the knitting part. However I love life updates !!! Thank you for sharing and I agree “ resist less “ idea.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

I’m so glad you are here, thank you!

[@karenbudnick]

I could see you working with new mothers for their physical and mental well-being.❤

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Omg yes. Mothers and kids are where my heart lies…I’m trying to create space for the right thing to come along. Thank you for seeing me so clearly!

[@TashtheStarCrossedStitcher]

Thank you for sharing some of your history and thoughts in this episode. I am a lurker, but I really wanted to say I admire you so much, for your introspection, and your commitment to your deeply held values, and by your ability to express your thoughts and feelings so well. Really, I often feel very very touched when listening to you speak. I just wanted to thank you for the gift of sharing these videos with us. It’s always a pleasure to see you! And of course your knitting is a treat to see too! 🤩

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you so much for this incredible note. It’s easy to wonder if I’m connecting with anyone out there, and it makes me so happy to know that I have with you. Thank you for being here 💜

[@MsMasomo]

Resist less!!! Yes, love it. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you for being here! I’m glad it resonated with you too. 💚

[@joyprewitt2785]

I am in love with the colors you are using for the baby blanket! Beautiful!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you! 😊

[@juliekainz2025]

Another great thought provoking podcast, both in terms of life and in terms of knitting, Leena! My color choices for my knitting projects has paralleled yours in that I initially was only drawn to all the beautiful colors, then transitioned to solids and some neutrals. This podcast reignited my love of crazy colors again. 😀 Thank you for reminding me that I can be a lover of ALL colors and that there is no right or wrong in our choices. The additional ideas you proposed with minis was really fun and I can see some of them in my future. Awesome job on the baby blanket. It is gorgeous and so much fun. Congrats on taking a big life step and looking towards your future plans. Your eagerness to make the world a better place will manifest somehow in whatever you choose to. Resist less! Thank you

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you SO MUCH for your message Julie! You are so kind. And I hope you are right. You said exactly what I hope: that my intention will somehow manifest in the right way. I’m trying not to rush it and just be present and do the best I can from where I stand!! Happy Knitting, my friend!!

[@sarahpetersen1715]

Your pod resonated with me Lena. Resist less is powerful. I’m 71 facing quite a bit of change in my life some good, some not so good. I’m going to keep those two words close to my heart. Our local Council run gym has classes for over 55s and boy they are pretty strenuous. So good. I also attend Pilates twice weekly and love that the classes have all ages. It’s a mixed level class. You choose the level right for you. I’m glad you are following your heart. Knitting and life content so good today as always. Your colourful blanket is so beautiful. I can see why it’s filling you with joy ❤

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Sarah-I’m so glad resist less appealed to you as well. It’s the best kind of wisdom: simple and applicable no matter where you are in life. Sending you a huge hug to flow with the changes and find some beauty. Grateful for you being here 💜

[@karenfeek1706]

Absolutely love the beautiful taupe sweater you are wearing. Good luck with the teacher ❤

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you Karen! ❤️

[@libbygarcia-tobar6037]

Also wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your podcast and your views and your knits. Please keep going

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you so much-I will for sure 💚

[@lholper]

Thank you very much for the inspiring words at the end of your episode!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you for listening!! 🥰

[@lucilesenseney5556]

Great podcast! I have found charity knitting...chemo hats, prayer shawls, baby blankets etc so rewarding.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

That’s amazing Lucile! Can you tell me what organizations you work with for that? I love it. Would love to share and participate.

[@jackienadler4648]

I am always excited when I see your podcast. I remember when my boys were little. The middle one got into trouble with his teacher. I too got my mother claws up and told the teacher what I felt. At the end of the school year she got fired. My sons are older than you, but they know that I will always have their backs. Just do what feels right. You are amazing.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Jackie! I agree, the most important thing is that they know we’re behind them. No matter how old they get. It’s a journey, that’s for sure! Your boys are lucky to have you!

[@ShowandTellknitting]

I share your joy in motherhood; it's enriched my life beyond measure. While I can't guarantee that your children will be anything like our son, I can tell you that the role continues on indefinitely. Our boy is 29 -- independent, gainfully employed, living in another city -- but there's still the occasional call for advice or chat about something deep and meaninful. He's now mature enough to understand we have wisdom and life experience (and the years to show for it). With all of your passions and pursuits, you need not fear empty-nesthood. (After we dropped Blake at school his freshman year, I had an adventure planned for hubby and me...something fun to look forward to immediately, as a transition). I imagine the transition is harder for those with no hobbies or interests beyond their kids.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

I love hearing this so much. I love that your connection with your son continues. And I’m going to steal that idea! The thought of coming straight home after taking them to college fills me with pain even now. Like you said, being their mom has enriched me beyond measure. I wish I could rewind and do it again!

[@SylkyJ100]

Hi Leena! Since I smashed my thumb last night and can't knit, I was hoping to wake up to one of your episodes. You just made my day!! Your baby blanket is really stunning! Your colors are absolutely beautiful so you've inspired me to stash dive and put some colors together so I'm really when my thumb is! I don't have any children, but I do have a nephew that I could not love more if he was my very own, so I get the "mama bear" feelings of protecting to no end. I remember Tanner's 1st of school and every year thereafter (well, until it would have embarrassed him to have mom and aunt Syl dropping him off). My sister and I would hide for a bit and just watch our baby, the first couple of years, to ensure he was safe and happy! My sister did have to have a tough conversation or two with teachers along the way and it was so amazing how both conversations turned out because both my sister and those teachers understood that Tanner's well-being was the most important thing, so those teachers hearing all about how good Tanner's home life was and how much he was cared for and loved truly helped these teachers not judge based on any one particular incident. I just know it will turn out well for you and your son too! You know, this episode also hit home for me in another way. I've been thinking about not taking on new clients as an Executive Coach as it doesn't really fit with what I want to do anymore. I enjoy helping people figure out their paths but sometimes it just feels like it takes too much out of ME. Thank you so much for your amazing pod and thank you for sharing yourself with us!! We are lucky to have you on our knitting journey with us - with a side of life! I love it!! Hugs from Texas!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Sylvia! So sorry for my super late response. Is your thumb better?? I hope you are back to knitting! Tanner is very lucky to have a bonus mom!! I can’t imagine anything better! And you are feeling what I was feeling. It takes so much out of you to give at that level. I was just done with it. Everything is cyclical…things come and they go. We have to learn to move through life with a little more ease. Sending you luck on the journey, whatever you decide to do!

[@angelaoliver4499]

I just found you, and I adore you. This video in particular just speaks to me about resiting less. I just want to thank you for being so honest and your kind words.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you so much, Angela. I’m so glad you found my channel, and that it lands with you. It means a lot 💚🩷💚

[@sandydansy]

😆 The part where you said you would switch out your skin for the brioche made me have to comment, so so so funny. Again, enjoying so many of your thoughts around your knitting! Your Ranunculus is so beautiful on you, I'm really waffley on whether I want to make one but how yours looks really tempts me. Hope your boy's school situation is resolved!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi there!! You should totally make the Ranunuculus! It’s a fun and really quick knit, for some reason. And it is so wearable. I highly recommend it!

[@francescaquinn4129]

Oh Mumma Bear! Just when I think I couldn't love you more!! I have 3 kids, 19, 16 and the youngest 10 is profoundly disabled and I couldn't get you more! I am usually rather laid back, but mess with my kids and yikes stand back!!!!!!!! I hope all works out and you can get back to your mellow knitting self soon! Sending calm vibes🥰

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Francesca!! Mama bear is definitely a scary incarnation!! I’m happy to have that event behind me now. Your darling kids are lucky to have you!! Hope all is well in your world! 💖

[@oliviataylor6563]

I really think the shawl by Wool and Pine would look super cute on you, if you ever dare to make it! I've never made a shawl before but you are tempting me. I love the progress you are making on the baby blanket too! 😊

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Never made a shawl!!! You must! It’s my favorite thing to knit.

[@lindas5964]

Love the black elephant shawl! My favorite ways to use color graduation is to find a pattern that does it in a subtle way such that it’s not very obvious what happened. Tamy Gore also has some wonderful shawls that uses almost a watercolor effect to blend color in a beautiful way.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Lovely! I will check her out!

[@Hungerlandknits]

Dear Leena, I’ve told you before and I’m telling you again that enjoy your videos so much! I love listening to you talk about your thoughts and your life, you have so much wisdom and depth in you. I do feel like we would have amazing conversations, if we met one day ❤

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you my friend! And YES!! We will put it out into the universe to meet one day.

[@anigozan3785]

Love your views and authenticity - thanks for being there ❤

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

You are so welcome-I wouldn’t be here if you weren’t here.

[@1karenoliver]

Lovely baby blanket, joyful and uplifting to see. I love marling, it's so satisfying! Endings and beginnings, this seems to be a theme right now. I start my day with "How May I serve" then just go about my day staying positive, going with the flow and seeing where I can help. It can come in many forms but if you start out with that intention the universe aligns situations for you to help with. Can I also ask whether you have thought about teaching gentle fitness to older people who want to grow old in a strong and healthy way? I am 60 and go to the gym 4 times a week, twice with a trainer. It's helped me so much, I'm fitter now than ever and my trainer has helped me so much. Our generation want to be fit and healthy as we age so I feel you could be needed very much, be it with teaching fitness or yoga. Just my thoughts. Wishing you a happy week and I hope you sort out your worries with your sons teacher. 🙏🙌💗

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Karen! Thank you so much for your message. I agree so deeply about the universe rising to meet your intentions. I’m going to adopt that morning practice. Before I do anything I always try to make sure my intention is in the right place, and that I’m not just serving my ego. And yes, I’d very much enjoy working in fitness for a different segment of the population. It’s such a good idea. Right now I’m trying to take a moment to breathe, and see where the universe might take me! Good for you being so committed to your fitness!!

[@nicoleyahc]

Your marked magic blanket is... well, magic!! So gorgeous! I feel like you would make a gorgeous Garti Cardi, it's a marled cardigan, basically faded cardigan that's knit in garter stitch, except the sleeves are just in stockinette. It's got a cute, relaxed silhouette. Thought you might like to have it on your radar, if it's not already.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll definitely look it up 😘

[@KnittingThreads]

New to your channel. Beautifully captured content. Continue to flow through and to life. 😊

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re here!

[@lindas5964]

Oh the bluegrass shawl! How will I ever knit all the beatifimous!?

[@bethpaschal7859]

I’m so proud of you Leena! It is a little scary learning into the unknown, and it is also life giving. Thanks for sharing your journey with us sister friend.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you Beth!! Scary and exciting vibrate at the same frequency, don’t they?

[@margarethastings3332]

Hi Leena, I’ve just seen a shawl that you might like, because it combines the Faroese shape (which stays on the shoulders) and it has the Old Shale stitch (which originates in Shetland) and is one of the patterns in your baby blanket that you enjoy knitting. It is the Old Shale Shawl by Skeindeer Knits. ☺️

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Thank you Margaret!! I was happy to share it on the pod today!

[@margarethastings3332]

@@AnotherKnittingPod So glad you thought it was worth sharing. 👍

[@SylviaW2022]

Leena - you just knew I would respond about your son/teacher comment, didn't you? I've been teaching for 20 years now - high school - and have raised my three children, and partially raised my twin nephews and my niece. So - I've been on both sides of many, many parent/student/teacher situations. First, I strongly encourage you to meet with the teacher in person and, super important, bring your son. Face-to-face. You will learn so much by just having everyone openly and respectfully share information. In most cases, miscommunication or misunderstandings are at the root of such issues. I cannot tell you how many times everything was cleared up and all parties walked away happy when all information was simply clarified. However, there are 'bad teachers' in the world, and I personally met with two of them with my own children. I was able to empathize with my sons and helped them navigate that class because I was able to experience the teacher myself. They learned valuable lessons about how to work with a leader who was - I'll use the word unreasonable. As a teacher, I have had SO many meetings with parents and when all three or four of us talked, we were able to clarify misunderstandings and miscommunications. So, fingers crossed for you - and do let us know how it went. BRAVO to you for being brave and making decision about your new focus and direction outside of teaching fitness. AND - absolute perfect content - just in time for advent season.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Hi Sylvia! I’m so sorry for responding so late. The last week has been insanely busy. I value your thoughts so much. It changes the way I will see teacher interactions in the future. With this one, I decided to go it alone because it was a style over substance issue. There was no nuance to the words spoken to my son. It was just purely cruel and inappropriate. I didn’t want my son to have to live through that moment again. It actually all ended up going very well. I spoke to the head of the middle school also, and he said this has been a complaint in teh past with this teacher. I’m so glad I addressed it! My son is going on an international trip where this teacher is the chaperone! I needed to feel comfortable!

[@eileenallen1986]

Great projects. I too have a list of projects to knit or crochet that im working toward but then i add another to my list and it keeps getting longer.

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Right there with you! The list grows far faster than I can knit!

[@paulaorsi5568]

Love your ranunculus ❤ what yarn did you use ? Also love that you ask your husband about your knitting 🧶😂 I do the same ❤

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

They have helpful feedback! The yarn is Linen Quill by Purl Soho in the colorway Nutmeg! ❤️

[@HicketyPicketySonjaSandell]

LOVE the blanket. I have that pattern and would LOVE to know how many stitches you started with for the baby size and how wide it is. I knit and crochet blankets for charity and would love to add that one. So enjoy your videos!

[@AnotherKnittingPod]

Yes! I believe it was 140-something. I can’t remember exactly-this is where my lack of note taking is so annoying! He does give you a multiple for the repeats, so you can decide your own size, but it was a little confusing. I had to adjust on the first few rows.