catch up and hang out kind of vlog | Rhiannon Ashlee

[@salipullar544]

People feel so comfortable watching your vlogs, you are so sweet, honest down to earth no ego.. your little family are just the best

[@bloocandy247]

Please DO share more of your wedding planning!! I'm getting married next year and I'm so overwhelmed and would love to see your choices 🥰 and also I totally feel you on the January blues, it's always really hard - Sending love ❤️

[@jasminelangcaster-james8297]

Yes, me too!!!

[@redlady935]

@@jasminelangcaster-james8297 In another vlog Rhiannon said she was saving it all to do one long video after the wedding that inc the planning...I was disappointed too but then I thought maybe its that she doesn't want people potentially criticising her choices before the big day or ruining surprises for family/friends who watch the vlogs....there's sadly always some negative people on YT. But, yes, I would love to see the journey of planning stuff and Im not even into weddings but would still enjoy it

[@idkuandidwt]

Rhiannnon are you kidding me?! For the first knit you absolutely killed it!!! Congratulations you should be so proud of yourself Omg

[@pikachupatronus7680]

Im a sewist of 20 years and make a lot of my own clothes and my things are never perfect either. As someone who has always wanted to learn to knit and just can’t get the hang of it, your jumper is SO impressive. Theres nothing better than having someone compliment an item you’ve made and you get to say ‘thanks! I made it!’

[@Natalierosecreates]

Missing your vlogs - hope you’re doing okay and hope to see you back soon :) x

[@deborahr2236]

I feel exactly the same I am really struggling and hope that the spring brings some motivation and joy. Really enjoy your vlogs so thank you ❤️

[@MakennahBristow]

I bet your jumper will get longer and less gappy once you block/wash it! Giving the wool a good soak allows for the fiber to really open up and always makes knits look better ♥

[@puds6809]

This was a nice vlog. I've had a really crappy day and felt uplifted when I saw the notification.....so once I had the little one in bed, I snuggled up to watch your vlog. Your vlogs are very soothing.

[@laurak0797]

I feel what you said about January/the start of the year and one of the things that really make a difference are your vlogs 🤍 Perfect timing today x

[@cathymungall-baldwin7391]

Empathy for the arthritis, I had it in my hip from the age of 12-19 until hip replacement surgery. You will get through it. Keep a positive attitude whilst allowing yourself to feel whatever it is you feel. I also have anxiety disorder. These things make you a more compassionate human.

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

I love watching a vlog as I’m doing dishes and that sort of thing and yours are just perfect for it!

[@juliadrubeal1888]

I've been a silent watcher for a long long time now and I just wanted to say that your vlogs always bring me so much comfort! I love that we get to be a part of your day with you showing us bits and bobs around the house - it always makes me smile and you are truly one of my all time favourite vloggers. I just wanted you to know! P.S. I totally agree with you - KZbin is 100% a day-time watch thing!

[@taylornicole5037]

The hit of dopamine that I get when I see the notification that you post is insane! It doesn’t matter what topic is it’s always a joy!!!

[@djaneab]

Totally agree, I’ve always not liked Jan and Feb and find them really quite difficult, and I’m 65! Once March arrives I feel much better as Spring is round the corner and is my favourite season!

[@maebe5361]

Hi 😁Only just feeling brighter after a gloomy start to the year. It happens every year to me. I put it down to not enough sunlight. I got my wedding dress on my own, Monsoon, years ago. It was elegant and simple and just me 😀 Lovely to see your vlogs appear, whatever the content, thank you darling 💖

[@bug6854]

i've watched you for so long, since your old name, back before the cinnamon challenge, and feel like i have grown up with you as my big sister. thank you for being someone who feels like a friend and always here for company. x

[@jits1190]

Had to stop the video and comment about how cute your knitted jumper is! You made that!! That's so cool 😄

[@milkymilkshake244]

Thank you so much for the video! I also feel really strange in January and February, really down, unmotivated and a bit sad. Really nice to know I’m not alone. Your blogs are always so lovely and comforting ❤

[@angelajrl]

I’d love to hear about your wedding! I’m getting married in May and am completely with you on the wedding dress situation. Completely rethinking the dress I had bought, but struggling to find anything I like, especially that’s affordable!

[@josielily18]

Thank you for mentioning how you’re feeling during January I’ve been feeling guilty for not being super motivated during this new year my mental health is affected by January too. I love hearing about the wedding such an exciting time for you 💕

[@cheatherbain]

I usually watch vlogs in the evenings or first thing on weekend mornings on my iPad 😊 but really needed some company tonight so thank you ❤

[@hollygsphpr]

👏👏👏your sweater is beautiful, looks so soft, never mind if it's shorter than planned it will be perfect teamed with a summer dress or skirt, suits you so well 🤗

[@vivenuestrasvidas]

I always watch vlogs after having lunch, with a cup of tea, before continuing with my day. I find it really relaxing and something enjoyable I do before heading to work 🥰

[@imathumb]

as someone whose only pregnancy craving was ice, i very much wanted/needed to hear about the trays 😂 plus the way it fit in the freezer was SO satisfying 👌 by the way i always watch you as a comfort, so thankyou! and on my ipad in my lap 😊

[@hollygsphpr]

❤ I'm watching this one again 'cause I miss your vlogs soo much, I hope your doing well🤗

[@freckledcrafts86]

I specifically spent my January focusing on going slow, being mindful and not expecting too much of myself because of exactly the same feelings you mentioned. Maybe do that for February and see if it helps. lots of yoga and evenings knitting

[@redlady935]

I save your vlogs for a treat as you are my fave vlogger. I watch a lot of other channels YT on my phone during work breaks, in the bathroom etc. but with yours I watch in eve on bigger screen with a cosy drink....want to savor them properly not rush. 😻

[@virginiaritter9894]

This was such a lovely vlog, like a little coffee date catch up with an old friend. Don’t ever feel like you’ve got to go out of your way to make a vlog, I think many will agree with me when I say we are completely content hearing about your newest finds, watching you cook up a yummy dinner, and hearing all about wedding planning. ♥️

[@clairereid6974]

Was soooo lovely to see your notification pop up! Love all your content, but the day to day vlogs are my favourite, love them. Lovely to see Delilah again on here, she has gotten so tall! I watch on my iPad whilst washing up, or having brekky etc, your usually propped on my window sill, big love to you all ❤️🐚

[@marleneknits]

the raglan stitches (especially the purl stitches) look a bit more gap-ish when you are purling a bit loosely, which is pretty normal but that also means, that you can try and tuck at that stitch and the next one a bit more to help with that! i’ve also experienced that ❤

[@PerfectRhythm1]

Lovely vlog, do you mind me asking what website you used to try wedding dresses? I’m looking into doing the same for mine😊😊

[@aimeerebekah3000]

Have you tried fingerless gloves for your arthritis? I got some for my mum from turtle doves (they are made out of recycled cashmere jumpers) and she said they’ve really helped!

[@Danniii8888]

December and January have been so hard for me. Every day just drags on and it feels like everything is in slow motion. I’m going on a trip soon and should be excited but I just can’t be. 22:35 I watch vlogs in the afternoon with lunch. And I always watch on my tablet because I forget that I can watch on my tv.

[@littlelionheadknits7306]

I usually watch your vlogs in the evening bc they are so relaxing! I’m actually knitting right now as I watch this. I think it’s so cool you are learning to knit…your sweater looks beautiful!! 🤗💕

[@anjelisharma7067]

the thing you have on your finger is called a chillblain- i get them a lot in winter too! try deep heat!

[@gemma1929]

That jumper is so impressive for your first make! You're not alone with the wedding dress. I was expecting a "yes this is the one!" feeling as soon as I tried it on, but I didn't get that, I just knew I liked it 🥰 once I let go of that expectation of how finding the dress would be, it was a much easier experience ☺️ Hope you find one you love soon!

[@aoifehickey4860]

So impressed your first knitting project was a jumper!! And so far its fab xx hope February is a kinder month to you ❤️

[@linzimacmillan6182]

I’m trying to knit a babies hat and I’m stuck at the casting on stage 🤣

[@annapal8635]

I love your vlogs Rhiannon! Even if you say you don’t have anything important, they make me feel so cozy and comfortable ✨ I usually watch them on tv or my iPad. 💛💛💛

[@smoffa]

Aww January is difficult after all the excitement of December. Lovely vlog. I watch things on KZbin at lunch or breakfast time on the tv. I’m excited to hear more wedding bits. Im not getting married and probably never will but this is exciting! Love hearing about your knitting projects. Well done - it looks lovely 🥰

[@RavenStorm1031]

Got really excited seeing you post a new vlog! It's totally understandable certain months can make some people not so happy. I hope you have a happier time going forward though!!

[@beatitude1000]

Love a chatty vlog! As someone to picked the first thing off the rack due to a time crunch (dress didn't even arrive in time due to corona, this was back in 2020) I totally understand the feeling of dress shopping not living up to expectations! Somehow though I imagine taking your time by yourself to really find "the one" a much more relaxing experience. Would love to see more wedding content!

[@sarahlevine7373]

i had the same experience wedding dress shopping! it's something you think of your whole life and then it's so hard to find something that lives up to your expectations. I had an idea of what I wanted and then everything I tried on just didn't feel right. In the end, I felt you have to go with what you feel confident in and feels flattering for your body!

[@alimah92]

I always save your vlogs for nighttime after the kids are in bed and I can unwind. I’m excited for wedding planning so keep sharing!

[@rosa558]

Rhiannon, I tried to look in the description box for a link to the knitted vest you were wearing and then realised you'd MADE IT. If you needed a confidence boost, let that be it! It's gorgeous x

[@emilyhughes4531]

This vlogging couldn't have come at a better time, haven't had the best day and seeing this in my subscription box made my day so thank you xxx

[@MariaMedeiros]

I hope you are doing well and you are feeling better. ❤

[@maeve_26]

I feel the same. Always feel the start of the year hard but for anyone that sees this we got this!

[@suzibdoeslaw2779]

I tend to your blogs whilst getting ready in a morning or at night when I’m in bed My days are full so that suits me better xx adore you blogs and have followed for 7 years as my youngest is the same age as your Delilah and I found you when I was pregnant !

[@dimitriapapa]

Hope you’re doing well. Miss your vlogs !

[@ellerbie]

You could try your m1r and m1l through the back loop? Sometimes works for me and sometimes doesn’t! Worth a go. I reckon you’ll be able to block it and add some length so it will be perfect! I had a similar experience dress shopping - I ended up having mine made as nothing in the shop was anything like what I wanted. Didn’t feel me at all!

[@kristinesharp6286]

It’s a day. You are at the mercy at what is in the shops for the wedding dress. Some decades better than others.

[@amberdanks5806]

Thank you for a nice chilled chatty vlog, just what I needed, I usually watch whilst I’m doing jobs round the house, but I usually save yours for on the tv or to watch on my break on nightshifts! Sorry you haven’t felt great this month, I’ve been the same, but spring and lighter months are coming 🤍

[@zoebrindle7269]

Hey Rhiannon ! Lovely relaxing vlog whilst having my breakfast. Always a pleasure to have a catch up ☺️!! I think there’s a fair few of us struggle through January & February but thanks to to guys like you and you tube we can feel connected ? Looking forward to following you through 2023 ! Sending love from Zoe 💐

[@nazonazokaijin]

I hope you’ll share about your wedding planning ❤

[@rogue1211]

I usually watch Vlogs in the evening mostly in bed lol it helps me to unwind after a long day and I like watching them when I get ready like when I'm doing my hair in the mornings

[@rachaelkp2305]

Rhiannon you have knitted a bloody beautiful jumper! You should be so proud of yourself 👏👏👏 well done you! Maybe plan a nice day out to look forward to in these miserable months with your gorgeous girl! That always cheers me up. Big hugs x x x x x x

[@saxonkitty]

I love the jumper, it looks amazing! I've been thinking about starting to try to knit my own...now I'm so tempted after seeing how good yours is turning out!

[@buttonsandyarnohmy-c9j]

When i work from home, i love to watch vlogs when i'm getting to the end of my work day, right now i'm submitting a ton of numbers and sending end of day emails and just wrapping all the work bits up before i pick my little one up from school. I also watch from my laptop

[@TheLuvliiSmyle]

Woohoo new vlog 🎉 my day is Set! Thanks for sharing with us! ❤

[@woollymammothfibres]

Sweater looks fantastic!! Well done! German short rows aren’t easy! Very impressive. Blocking should help your sweater holes. If they still annoy you after take a tapestry needle and some yarn and close them up a bit after. Re. wedding dress- I got really stressed at not finding anything my style (it was all lace and bling when I was looking) so I got something really simple made by a costume designer!

[@Mollyyca5]

Fellow knitter and crocheter here! Once you have finished your jumper you should ‘block’ it. I’m sure there’s plenty of videos to explain it but you hand soak it with some cotton wash (how long you do it depends of the yarn you used) and you dry it with block and pins, you essentially stretch out the imperfections. So if you want it longer, you stretch out the length and pin it down so it drys longer. But a warning is to definitely check the fibre as some like superwash tend to get bigger and expand on its own without needing to stretch. It may also help with the raglan increases you have on the sleeve. Good luck!

[@Caitlinbeatrice99]

Your jumper is amazing! You should be very proud ❤

[@tanyamcculloch7103]

I loved the espresso cups and so pleased you put up a vlog .

[@feywildmoon]

this was perfect timing for me to watch/listen while i cut my hair!

[@robynmitchell1992]

I always watch on my phone in bed or on tv, either in the morning at the weekends or in the evening before bed :) it’s what I watch when I really need to unwind, that requires less mental effort than reading or a tv show/film.

[@Tayster13]

btw you can easily add length to your sweater when you block it! Just give it a streth, pin in place on blocking mats and let it dry. You can also hide the holes while blocking by kind of massaging them and squishing them together

[@meulanier8179]

Don't be too harsh on your first knit ! After a good blocking, it might grow a bit in the length and the holes on the raglan increases might smooth. If it's still not how you want it, you can use a bit of leftover yarn to fill them in from the inside with a duplicate stitch. And for future projects, you might want to tighten the stitches around the increases to make sure there is no gap. Time and practice will make it less noticeable but you can already be very proud of yourself !

[@applepie4835]

I recommend going to vintage shops that sell wedding dresses if you're okay with vintage dresses! I bought a wedding dress from the 30-40's and it was so simple but so elegant! And looked great in pictures🥰

[@DemiSiobhan]

I agree please share wedding planning! I've been engaged for almost a year and tbh I think it'll be another 5 before we even get married because we want to buy a house first but I'm still interested in learning. I tend to watch KZbin while having my morning coffee, eating lunch, folding laundry, in the bath and while I crochet in the evening. Either on my phone or on the tv. I do watch tv but not every evening.

[@MsEdnavfloureiro]

Uah that vest is so good :) I started knitting but I was too a perfectionist and easily gave up. But you just inspired me to go back :)

[@bijanlove8000]

Happy New Year Rhiannon! Your videos always feel like a catch up with a long time friend!

[@ks161216]

Always really enjoy watching your videos. They are so relaxing! Where is your stripey jumper from? 😊

[@FrancesLC]

Completely relate to not having the magical wedding dress shopping experience you hear about/see in films - I found the whole thing really stressful and ended up impulse buying a dress from Oliver Bonas in St Pancras station that caught my eye before rushing for a train (we had a low-key wedding so I wanted something that I could wear again). I spent the following months with that as my ‘if all else fails’ dress forcing myself to keep looking (dragging my mum to shops with me etc.)… in the end, I didn’t find anything I liked as much as my ‘backup’ dress so I went with that - and felt really special in it on the day. I have no regrets about my choice of dress, but I do regret how much I worried about it (typical me)! Thank you for being honest about your experience - you’re certainly not the only one who found their wedding dress in a way you hadn’t pictured - but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. Good luck with all your wedding prep - as someone who suffers with anxiety too, I know how overwhelming it all can be. Sending love xx

[@janebass635]

Love watching your vlogs and totally feel the same about January. Couple of tips for your sweater - when you get back round to where you’ve done a ‘make one’, try knitting that stitch through the back loop which will tighten it up and lessen the gap. Also, the sweater will grow in length as you wash and wear it. You can block it by giving it a good soak, gently squeeze out excess water then lay it flat and just carefully stretch it to the length you want. Hope that helps ❤

[@cindyl3551]

I love to end the day with watching cozy vlogs like yours ☺️

[@jennalouise708]

I like to watch vlogs in the bath 😂 or as background when I’m crafting xxx

[@ashleybrehaut2425]

What kind of stitch markers do you use? I found that using the cheap colourful plastic ones leaves gaps when you knit. You can buy some thinner wire ones that work much better (they kinda look like safety pins), I got mine from eBay but I think PetiteKnit sells some on her site too!

[@allymurphy8222]

My wedding dress experience was very similar… absolutely trawled the shops couldn’t find anything I was 100% happy with so I picked the cheapest one I was the most happy with and took it to a dressmaker who added colour underneath, an underskirt and some sleeves and took bits off, he even made me a gorgeous veil to match my dress and I honestly could not have been happier with it… it was also a massive way that we saved money! everyone is different and if you’re into even slightly alternative looks it can make the process so hard! 😭

[@inspiremeheather]

Hi! I got married last September (very short time to organise around 6 months) and I just wanted to say, as someone who is VERY slim a size 4 UK. I skipped the whole shop experience knowing I would struggle to find 1 what I imagined and 2 something that would fit properly! I ended up ordering a few options (actually went with the very first dress I put in my basket) and trying them on alone too. I much preferred it as it was a complete surprise to everyone apart from my Mum who kept it at her house until the day! I was extremely lucky to have a friend who does wedding alterations, who took the tulle skirt for me as I went for trainers as my wife is a foot and a half shorter than me! Haha! So a sweet reminder for you, your wedding day is exactly that. Yours, no matter what other’s experience may or may not be. It’s about you and Doug and your personal experience 🥰🥰

[@elliekaye1997]

So personally I didn’t get emotional when I found my dress, I thought my dress was pretty and I liked how I looked but I didn’t cry at all. My maid of honour (also the person who owned the wedding dress shop where I got my dress) said only 10% of brides cry and get all emosh, at the end of the day it’s a dress, it’s an outfit for one day of your life. Yes you need to like it but you don’t need to be overwhelmed by your beauty that you cry. Just needs to be something you know you will look back on and like how it look! Xx

[@samanthapearce802]

I hope you are ok Rhiannon, miss you ❤

[@Wintercirce]

I tend to watch KZbin either during the week in the morning with breakfast when I’m home with my son or on the weekend at work. I work in a office on weekends so I’ll watch them while eating lunch or breakfast.

[@cathymungall-baldwin7391]

Miss your blogs and hope you're okay.

[@HelenBeeee]

For a first knitting garment it’s really good this is your start point imagine how good it’s going to look as you progress. My advice leave the word wedding out of anything you buy for the wedding dress, cake, venue and flowers. To get prices just say you need them for a special event/occasion I swear you can save hundreds on the cost of your wedding for example price on wedding cake quoted 500 rang the next day price for pretty much the same cake that we added the flowers to ourselves from our garden 250. It’s amazing how the word wedding seems to add to the cost. My dress was vintage and made to fit by a dressmaker cost me 200. You really can cut cost if you think out of the square.

[@somewherewonderful]

I have arthritis too and my fingers swell too in the wintertime. Sending you a hug.

[@annared07]

Your jumper is great. There are always slight gaps with M1R and M1L especially on such chunky yarn. You might find they fill in a bit when you wash and block the jumper, you may even find the length will grow a bit. (blocking is MAGIC :)) I think you've done amazingly well for your first jumper!

[@catherinelea6004]

Getting married in April this year and had a similar experience when wedding dress shopping here in New Zealand. I visited about 10 shops over the course of 12 months and could not find a thing I liked despite trying on all the different styles. I think it was a combination of feeling really weird in a dress (I never wear dresses or skirts!), a lack of body confidence and also most of the sample dresses in the shops were several sizes too big so it was very hard for me to imagine, even with them being pulled in with clips, what the dress I was trying on would actually look like when made to my size. I was close to giving up then found 2 dresses - both the same style but one very "me" and one not as much. I had actually tried the style on 12 months previous and had written it off. I went away for 2 weeks to see if I kept thinking about the either of the dresses (I did) and then went back and tried them on again. I picked one and to my surprise there was no overwhelming "this is the one" feeling, no fireworks, no champagne, no screaming giggly girliness like you see on tv. My "this is one" feeling for me was that I felt comfortable and like me but also knowing I'll feel a little bit "extra" without going out of my comfort zone. Every few months I question whether it's the dress for me but as soon as I put it back on, I love it and know it was the best one for me out of all the ones I tried on.

[@Nadia-we3xc]

My experience with my chunky handknits is that they actually grow a bit in length, when you wash them after they are finished. I always wash my handknits to be sure that excess dye from the yarn will be washed out, and not irritate my skin or rub off on other clothing. Another bonus from washing your handknits when they are finished, is that the stitches and drape of the fabric you've knitted will even out and look a lot better ✨☺️

[@caitlinmarieify]

Definitely a breakfast or lunch tv KZbin viewer! 🤗

[@alohageorgina]

Hi! Where are your floral pillowcases from?

[@cathelijnevandongen3453]

Welcome back Rhiannon! Hope February will feel better for you! And this is SO amazing. You discovered my favorite brand; Anna & Nina; founded and designed in my country and city Amsterdam. It’s my favorite boutique and I thought so many times of you when I visit the shop, because their products fits so to your style too. Very proud that Anna & Nina growth into the UK now! I have many of the mugs too. 🫶🏽 And never leave the store without buying an item.

[@philippawood5047]

Hey Rhiannon, your jumper looks amazing! What a great first knit!! For your hands you could try Epsom salt soaks (just a couple of scoops in a pot of warm water for 15-20 min) and ten slathering La Roche Posay hand cream on. It helps my stepdad a lot with his arthritis in his fingers and soothes the skin. :)

[@meganwilliams9139]

Loved seeing this in my subscription box this evening! 🥰 hope you’re ok x

[@CharlotteFurnessWriter]

I had a horrible wedding dress-shopping experience (but it did end happily!!). I'm a plus-sized woman and I was so looking forward to getting my dress. A friend of the family had been to this one boutique (she was getting married around the same time) and she was given champagne and had a wonderful experience. I went in and they literally looked me up and down and said "we won't have anything to fit you here" oooh I could get upset now thinking about it. I was devastated. I then went to another boutique where I think I then overcompensated and said "I will lose weight so we can look at slightly smaller sizes". The woman then looked me up and down again and said "let's face it, that probably won't happen" - that place actually made me cry. Then I went to a third shop and I was so over it by this point. I said "I know you'll probably not have anything to fit" to which this lovely woman said "darling we've got modesty panels we can use for any bits that don't zip up, we can pin any of these dresses on you to give you a sense of what it would look like - everything is made to measure so don't even worry if we haven't got your size here, we'll make it exact later" She was so wonderful, she made me feel special, and when I put on what would be my wedding dress I felt a million dollars and cried for the good reasons. We then customised the design to make it more "me" (the original dress had a high neckline and I wanted a v-neck etc.). So I TOTALLY get where you're coming from. I think when you find the right dress you'll just know it. Don't be afraid to ask for customisations, and go for a style YOU like, not something you think you should wear. Good luck with it and sorry for the long comment haha!

[@TheSammyrae215]

I watch most of my favorite vlogers on my tablet at the kitchen table, while I eat. My meals tend to take a lot longer than they should. 😅 I work from home, so it’s kinda like eating with a friend.

[@catytherese]

Lovely video Rhiannon ♥️🥰 I watch KZbin on my iPad mostly but I occasionally watch a few videos on tv. And I usually watch in the afternoon or evening/night time 😊

[@gabriellahammond3794]

I love your jumper in this video, where is it from?🥰

[@gingerglitter]

have you blocked the sweater yet? that can help even out the gauge a bit especially if your purl rows are a bit looser than your knit rows :)

[@noa13597]

Yayyyy so happy to see you here!!❤❤

[@amys5360]

if youre looking for affordable wedding dresses (under a grand) i bought mine online from monsoon (they only sell the wedding stuff online), i decided i didnt wanna spend loads on the dress i had, it was originally 400 but i got it for 200 which i know is still expensive, but i love a sale haha, i hope you manage to find something you love x

[@amys5360]

They're also really good quality and have some lovely styles/designs