Christel Seyfarth - Ep. 85 - Fruity Knitting Podcast

[@lindalechristenberry7321]

I love your family, and I love your shows. I’m 81 and live on a Social Security, so I’m unable to contribute $ to your show. So don’t be mad at those who listen and appreciate but don’t pay! ❤ Circumstances in people’s lives are often unpleasant but I find those who knit can always be happy. I know I am, and even happier since I discovered FruityKnitting. Bless you all ☺️❤️, feel loved🧚🏻‍♂️

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Your shows are so lovely and inspirational. I am in awe of Christel's talents. She is a remarkable and creative person. Its facinatin8ng. What I also love about your shows is that it doesn't matter what you watch, even if it was 6 years ago or this year, they are always fabulous. Thank you so very much. It's lovely to see you with your husband, who tragically is now in his afterlife. You had such a special relationship. Today, you do the show with your beautiful, elegant, mature daughter. I feel blessed to have the privilege to get so much information and inspiration from your work. I know you all work very hard on producing and planning every episode. Your efforts never go unnoticed. Thank you, Andrea. Happy Fruity knitting to you. I forgot I wanted to mention the crochet blanket, too; that is so nice, and your work is lovely.

[@marye813]

Christel Seyfarth is a dynamo and what she has done for her little island is very impressive. Her designs are works of art. Her local festival sounds like a lot of fun in many ways. Nice to see your daughter home for a visit too. Andrea your sweater is lovely and choice of colors striking. Andrew impressive work with the cables!

[@FruityKnitting]

Dynamo is a very good word for her! You're right.

[@angelasprecco4246]

Can’t tell you the joy I get in seeing your extreme knitting sections of your show! The forests and castles make me want to visit those beautiful places and you are incredible with your photography and drone work in addition to all of the amazing music! You touch on all of the things that make me so happy!!! Thank you so much !!!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Angela. We figure there have to be a few people out there who love the same things that we do, so we're glad you've found us! A + A.

[@lynwilson5518]

Congratulations Andrew and Andrea on a fabulous knitting podcast, so professional and informative, I've binge watched since finding you and am inspired. Sending you best wishes across the seas from Mount Gambier South Australia

[@postulatedspace]

Another beautiful episode. I love how Christel joins two yarns together by finger-lick and rolling. I love that because that is what I do! I always felt I was so primitive. Primitive no more! I can't tell you enough how much I look forward to each episode.

[@fritula6200]

What a great conversation! The knitting is a new movement.

[@marip6291]

I love this channel! You two are an amazing duo.... it's funny but I have found through my decades that couples who share the same names are perfectly forever entwined.... you are such a blessing! Andrew, you are amazing.... your skills improve in leaps and bounds with each program.... You know, needlework and clothiers were predominately men throughout the ages, so I for one thank-you for carrying on the tradition..... Also, I see that men's knitting projects seem to have become an after thought, or a secondary thing, when men have always worn lots of knitted works, because they needed the warmth and convenience of knitted clothing.... You are a designer (engineers are actually left-brained designers) and that's no doubt a huge component to you being able to pick this knitting thing up and run with it.... I would appreciate and love to see you focus on men's knitting patterns.... I know soon you will be flying free and developing your own pattern designs, and I would hope you could give us new and intriguing men's knitted wear, as there is such a need..... Please voth of you keep up the great work you are doing... there really is nothing like your channel out there..... and don't listen to youtube and shorten a second off of your videos.... we artists need channels like yours..... God Bless you always.

[@rhondakehrberg7724]

Some episodes are meant to be rewatched and this is one of them. Thank you for such a wonderful show! I first learned of Christel Seyfarth from KnitStars which is a paid for educational group and find her style of knitting so unique and expressive. I too would love to watch the Knitting Show with English subtitles or maybe even an English speaking version spin off.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Rhonda.

[@bridgettodd4956]

I absolutely agree with you. For the price of a coffee. I have watched fascinating well produced programmes that are informative and interesting Thank you so much.

[@123lauraj1]

This was a fabulous episode - one of my favourites! Your interview with Christel was so inspiring. Every piece she showed was a work of art. I cannot wait to see how your bridal jacket turns out. Thank you for all your hard work on the podcasts.

[@SuperPeacerose]

Thank you for Vivaldi. I love classical music. Love the scenery and your show. Thank you for all you do.

[@MartaKarta1984]

I'm a crocheter but the idea with blending colours in a magick balls is just brilliant! Thank you. :)

[@kdgeckoknits274]

I am a proud patron. But I watch all my knitting podcasters/vlog-casters here on KZbin. Wow! Those magic balls. And the creative way to use leftover yarn. My brain is spinning with possible ideas. Thank you for this interview.

[@lindaevans6079]

Thanks so much for your wonderful podcasts. I’ve supported you thru Patreon for a long time and I’m so happy to see your continuing beautiful work.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Linda.

[@normasmith8928]

what a lovely program. Thank you for your hard work! Your podcast is so gracious and lovely.

[@waterwomanknits]

Thank you for this amazing interview. Not to be overly dramatic, but I watched every season of the show on KZbin, even though I don't understand a word of Danish, and it truly changed my life. It's easy to feel isolated when it's your passion and knitting is not central to the culture around you. Not only was it such refreshing media content with people who had full lives, in contrast to cutthroat competition TV shows in US, but it gave me encouragement to start trying new techniques on my own until I'm finally starting to make my own designs. I appreciate your work and Intend to become a patron again next paycheck.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Erin. I had also thought about watching the series even though I don't speak English. It is a visual art form.

[@loiszygowiec1552]

I always look forward to your next podcast, but this one was particularly excellent. Thank you so much Andrea and Andrew for sharing your skills and the global reach of the community of knitting!

[@AriannaTremayne]

Oh my god! What an inspiring episode! I'll definitely watch this one again, and I'll be winding magic balls ☺

[@susanadams4964]

What a fantastic episode! Christel's designs are amazing and I wasn't at all surprised to hear you will be knitting one of them. I really enjoyed the views of the Alsace too. Thank you for producing such a quality programme.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Susan.

[@eileensavory3778]

One of my all time favourite interviews. Christel was so informative it was like being given a workshop. Brilliant.

[@melindahuntley9873]

I just love her use of colour and her sense of play, I'm trying to work up the courage to buy a kit really soon.

[@SuperDom123456789]

Amazing Episode. Love Christel's mind with colors. Thanks again for an amazing show.

[@akraemer1970]

Ein sehr schönes Video🌹🙏 vielen Dank für all die Arbeit, die darin steckt...... Vivaldi🙏

[@wendybrookes1878]

Another great episode...thank you.

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

Wow, I love Christel Seyfarth! She is genius! The way she works with the costume books is so wonderful and resonates with me 100%. I "loan" from the ancient costumes too and I have quiet a few books in my stash about historical garments and history books in general. I love to use the old patterns and ideas and transfer them into modern times. So far I have been doing this by sewing garments. Allthough I have knitted and crochet a winter "Gugel" before. I guess you can translate that as a medieval hooded cape. :-) By the way: I do admire you guys for following your hearts and doing this KZbin channel full time. You have a wonderful way of content creating, very unique with the extreme knitting episodes, which always make me smile, and the classical music pieces you use. I am a great lover of classical music. :-) Your guests on the interviews are also wonderful. By getting to know them here on Fruity Knitting, I was able to add them on Ravelry to my friends list and thus finding their wonderful patterns and finished objects to inspire my own creative work. Thank you all for a wonderful community and friendship.

[@jermainebaker6172]

instablaster...

[@nailealarge7527]

WOW the interview with Christel Seyfarth has completely blown my mind! I am so inspired!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Nailea.

[@helga5723]

The designs of Christel are so impressiv! I love the magic-ball. - Hopefully next summer I will visit Fanö-Island 😄

[@moniquegroom2353]

O-M-G!!! I think I almost fainted with all the gorgeous eye candy of Christel's designs. I see so many I want to make.....someday.

[@Lamara5292]

Wow! I was floored by this episode. Christel Seyfarth is an outstanding artist. The knitting world has a true treasure in her designs. I may not be the savviest knitter but wow, what more can I say. I may have to go to this f Knitting festival.

[@pastevens2577]

Oh wow! Christel Seyfarth was so interesting, especially what she said about colour, making magic balls and joining the yarn: fabulous stuff! And her designs! Thank you for another wonderful programme.

[@mdel1129]

Thank you, thank you..... such a fabulous idea.....

[@fairydustbunnies]

Another lovely video! You are so right I want to watch this one again! Christel Seyfarth is so interesting! Thank you for taking us with you on that beautiful walk!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Renee!

[@PatValenzano]

Thank you so much for this wonderful episode...I loved “meeting” Christel and seeing her beautiful designs 😊💚

[@bentenedergaard5606]

What a wonderful episode, Christel is just amazing 😍 TAK! 😃

[@nicolefields5917]

Thank you for another lovely episode and for bringing Christel Seyfarth to Fruity Knitting. I was introduced to her last year when I signed up for Knit Stars and have loved her work ever since. I have the kit for the beach shawl waiting for me in my stash. It will be my first steek and I’m excited to take it on, likely after holiday projects are all done. All the best to you and Andrew!

[@ThePattiw]

I love Christal’s intricate designs and her very unique style. Thank you for the great interview.

[@gailmendonza6078]

Really enjoyed this episode. Have been a long time fan of Christel and her colourwork and now I need to go to that festival 😁. Andrea you are going to fabulous in that jacket and Andrew your knitting is pretty special. 😍Always very happy to support you two.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Gail, thanks so much, maybe we will see you at the festival next year.

[@kdgeckoknits274]

The costume pieces are beyond stunning. The complexity of the design and knitting.

[@wendyw9712]

I’m only halfway through the episode but I had to pause and say how excited I am about Christel’s magic ball method and also, that Castle is amazing! I would love to visit it someday! 💕💕💕

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Wendy.

[@candynkeith]

Oh my. I do believe this is my favorite program you have down. Christel absolutely inspired me.

[@lynnanderson2230]

Another awesome episode! Christel is so inspiring. Such lovely designs !I wish I could knit a bit quicker as there are so many things I want to knit after watching Fruity Knitting!

[@badialimaknits]

This was one of the best episodes so far. Thank you so much!

[@sunshinesilverarrow5292]

So many stunningly beautiful places!! Thank you guys for a lovely episode. Hugs & sunshine 🌞 N

[@ForestCityKnitGirls]

Thank you for another fantastic episode! We always learn so much from you two and your guests. Looking forward to making some “magic balls”! 🧶😀

[@martharichard2507]

I love the magic balls. I am going to try t soon.

[@NinaKeilin]

Christel's patterns are amazing. So mesmerizing. Wouldn't it be a dream to have a yarn studio with all the 120 colors available to choose from?

[@judydickens1916]

What a wonderful episode... and the festival .. She is so natural and inspiring.. Christel Seyfarth

[@Gordiemaster]

Wonderful thanks for your explanation of the changes, it looks beautiful.

[@vindeljay]

Its amazing what a lifetime of creativity can bring, truely wonderful to see.

[@SusieP-bx4en]

so inspiring! Thank you

[@judithbiller3732]

What a wonderfull episode! Very inspiring!!!

[@NinaKeilin]

Andrea, you're doing very well with your crochet. I learned both knitting and crochet as a child, so it's hard to think about learning it as an adult. Sort of like my attempts to knit "English" style.

[@Voolenvine]

Oh, my stars, Andrea! You might have a "Morning Star" twin, at some point.😄 I totally want to give one of Christel's patterns a go. They seem like a step-up from the colorwork I'm used to knitting (hurray for learning new techniques!), but also fun ... Thank you both for another great episode!! 💖

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Kristin, yes you should join me in knitting Morning Star, that would be fun!

[@kristinegrace3200]

Oh my goodness, Andrea & Andrew I am so honored to support your show as a patreon. You consistently bring to light new designers, knitters and yarns that I have never even heard of before! Christel Seyfarth is such a treasure and her temperament of being playful with knitting colorwork is SO refreshing! I loved this episode so much and urge other viewers reading and watching this to do the same. I am so happy you interviewed her!!

[@FruityKnitting]

Kristine, it's thanks to you and our other Patrons that we can do it. Glad you enjoyed the interview and have found a new designer to inspire you. A + A.

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

your work both is very neat and lovely keep up with the great work love your videos amazing.

[@wellwoman4685]

So inspiring...I knew keeping my Shetland yarn in tubs of colours would help my knitting. I’m off to make magic balls

[@NadineTouzet]

Another exciting episode! Well above my knitting abilities but wow! Can’t wait to check the Patreon special discounts but I’ll be careful not to outstretch myself. Thank you for all the work that goes into your programme, so classy and everything.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Nadine, for your kind comments and for your support as a Patron!

[@donnawilson7486]

Just signed up on patroen. Looking forward to this.

[@angelasprecco4246]

Andrew, I like your style, I think I knit that way too lol! 1 row = 1 break!

[@shirleycoonce8726]

Speed, Andrew is NOT important. Accuracy is. Proud of your determination. I love your show. Its very well done.

[@abeeral-qattan5997]

Another great episode 😊 thank you so much ❤️love all the way from Kuwait

[@FruityKnitting]

Our Kuwait viewer!! Good to hear from you. Thank you!

[@suegairns7647]

Wow, so inspiring! I was not familiar with Christel, but I love her approach with the magic ball. (Ok, I almost said " magic balls" but thought better of it. Only momentarily apparently...) lol

[@pambrown8697]

I love Christel's creations

[@kimberlypenney7216]

Wow Andrea you have come along way on your croquet blanket. Loved your interview with C.S.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Kimberley!

[@salomeelizabeth6026]

Omg love the sweater you plan xx

[@ЕленаИванова-в5к]

Изумительные работы!

[@bdarci]

Another fabulous program. Will I ever reach that level of competence? I wonder why Christel knots the yarn even though she spit splices the ends. When I spit splice yarn it would take tow trucks to pry the yarns apart.

[@Charlie_Dlp]

magnifique podcast, tres interessant, jacquards tellement beaux, une merveille!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@satsumamoon]

34:40 it might take an evening for a beginner to make one square but near in mind that as you get more experience you will make such a square in a little over an hour.

[@mizzoutigger]

I'm here on 10 July, 2022, and watching you for the first time. I was drawn here by searching for Danish Knitting, so Christel brought me to you. Thank you to everyone involved in such an incredible episode. Can you tell me anything more about Andrew's sweater? Is it a hand-knit design or something purchased commercially? It's simply beautiful.

[@czrczrczr3]

Take a look at the program notes in the description - Andrew's jumper is a handknit: Guido, by Carlo Volpi

[@juliaconnolly2908]

Thanks for an interesting programme. Appreciate all your hard work .julia x

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Julia!

[@elisabethclark6857]

While Mrs. Seyfarth described the wedding dresses we were shown party dresses from one of the other series. I think... the wedding dresses were made in the final of the second series, which might be found here on youtube: den store strikkedyst series 2... ?

[@littledollhouse1779]

That bridal jacket ie just gorgeous ❤️ i am going to make that for sure!

[@susannmuller538]

Hallo Andrea, what a nice Podcast. Unfortunately, my English is not so good.... I understand only a few. I often go with my Family to Fanò. Know die Business of Christel. But have not knitted their great pattern. LG.😉

[@milliealayon1631]

Wonderful video, as always. I really did not think that the purple and reddish would not work well together but oh wow, it looks amazing! I would like to make request, if possible. You are in a perfect position since you start and finish pieces practically live so do you think it would be possible to let us know how much yarn you use in each project? Of course I don't mean yardage but just how many balls or skeins you used in the project. I'm very curious. Thank you!.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Millie. We'll try to keep track and include it in the program notes. A + A.

[@KKnits]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Incredible

[@beckytodd7423]

I loved Irene's sweater on the Danish Knit Off. Any idea on how to find the pattern? I looked through all Ravelry had to offer, no luck.

[@habibadalil6822]

Awesome

[@gudrunthorisson5101]

Beautiful

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Gudrun!

[@davidhensley76]

The Bridal Jacket reminds me of the Catherine Paar sweater.

[@lc9902]

Wonderful

[@CalypsoCitlali]

Andrew and Madeline look so good knitting together. it makes jealous ;)

[@laightnightknits4358]

With colourwork, do you get the same problem with side seams? (should you put in a fake side seam?) or does the stranding keep the knitting from twisting on the bias?

[@FruityKnitting]

I haven't ever needed to put in fake seams on a stranded jumper knitted in the round.

[@jennymay4720]

I see you don't use needles but something else I am not familiar with, could you explain please.?

[@robertmae3416]

I'm not psychic but before you said a word, I thought, "Andrea should knit that jacket. I'll bet she does." Maybe I've watched so many times I just know what you would choose.

[@FruityKnitting]

That's funny, I'm pretty predictable.

[@susanwood1445]

My cat just changed the channel so she could watch this!

[@yarncurator]

Susan Wood 😂😂😂

[@juliewatson495]

I think if the BBC produced a new episode of Downton Abbey that ITV television company would probably be really upset as they produced the original and probably have the copyright.

[@NinaKeilin]

That chateau is amazing, but I thought the name Fleckenstein seemed like something made up for a Mel Brooks comedy LOL.

[@FruityKnitting]

Chateau de Fleckenstein is a real mix of French and German, similar to the Alsace region itself.

[@MatildaAllen800]

For a purple cashmere sweater, the front neck is being done incorrectly, to fix it you would need to rip it off and do it from the beginning, so sorry such a nice job, but I don't think you will feel comfortable to wear it.

[@theboybandfan1706]

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[@JHutch18062]

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