Episode 122: Love It So Much | Edible Thoughts Makes

[@kimberlybowman2212]

Hi! New follower here, I stumbled upon your channel and I’m here for it! Love everything about your podcasts and tutorials. Having a second chance in life and married to my absolute bestest friend going on 15 years together and 5 years of married. He’s my forever love, greatest husband, dad to my two kids and papa to our grandkids! Beyond grateful to the man who saved me! I can only hope that everyone can feel what I feel and have their own person to love and be loved! 😊

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Welcome!! Thank you for sharing🩷🩷🩷

[@teriwing4027]

On feeling alive...I was recently at a museum admiring gowns and garments in a fashion exhibit. I had wistfully stated that I'd like to be a textile designer in another life, and the friend I was with said, "you already are," referring to my knitting. I was a little stunned at my own surprise and how affirming it felt. I try to remind myself that I am living a creative and artful life when I get bogged down in the stuff that feels less free.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

❤️❤️❤️Yes!!!

[@karyncook4291]

Stephanie, your projects are so lovely! I especially like the sweater for your daughter, my granddaughters (all 6 of them) would absolutely love those colors! (I also have 2 grandsons) Question #1 About 6 months after my husband and I had been dating (we lived in the Chicago area at the time), we decided to drive through MN to a spot in Canada and camp at a Provincial park near a resort that my family spent summers as a kid. We took a week’s vacation, planning to spend about 3 days in Canada. On our last day, after we returned the canoe we had rented, our car died. It was towed to the boat rental place (we were in the middle of nowhere). It took a week for the car part to get from the Canadian border to the boat rental, where they installed the part. It was the most magical week; we were basically trapped in the middle of nowhere, sleeping in a tent, but we were able to spend our days hiking and our evenings around a campfire. There were only a handful of campers during the week, so we pretty much had the place to ourselves. The company we worked for thought that we had run off to elope😉 When my future husband proposed to me a few months later, I was told by his brother, that the camping trip was a test of sorts. My husband loves spending time outdoors almost as much as I do. Needless to say, I passed with flying colors. We married the following summer. We’ve been married for 36 years. In answer to your second question, I absolutely love spending time with our 5 daughters, 3 of which have families of their own. My “happy place” is spending time in Northern Minnesota hiking through the state parks or collecting rocks (and sometimes agates) on the beaches of Lake Superior. Thank you again for your inspiring podcast!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much for sharing your love story Karyn!!! I abso6lutely LOVE it. Cheers to 36 years and many more!!! Yes yes yes to spending time with loved ones and being outdoors. Lake Superior is such a special place. Take care!

[@jamiejames5465]

Wow! You nailed the color palette on the Strange Brew sweater! That is absolutely stunning!🤩 I also love the lavender socks…so sweet. Schoppelwolle is one of my favorite brands. So sturdy…I have socks from 2012 that are still in great shape. Thank you for this lovely video…have the best day.😊

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!!! Great to know that your Schoppelwolle socks have lasted. Take care❤️

[@meredithanne]

Wow! The color of the Plein Air are VERY different on the Purl Soho website. You're right, Rolled Oat looks like a cream color where yours looks more grey.

[@craftymystic4868]

The eyes of a child when they accomplish something they’ve worked on. I teach sewing to 9/10 year olds at our local library and just again tonight, in some fabric I no longer wanted, she made a tee shirt, and worked it home, unhemmed. Her face is priceless, and I feel on top of the world, having taught another kid the magic of making, in any form. So I suppose I feel most alive when I’m passing along knowledge gained over 50 years (I started very young) of making, you can’t teach the thrill that happens, tho, you can only uncover it. Thx.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

YES!!! Passing along that knowledge and seeing their eyes light up with something they made, they did it! It is 100% magical. Thank you so much for sharing❤️

[@noelleparris9451]

As to your second question, swimming at the ocean (I used to live in the Caribbean) makes me feel alive. So does gardening. Both places, the beach or water and the earth, having my hands in the soil, make me feel very keenly how great it is to be alive and part of a bigger whole. The water makes me feel at peace, and the garden makes me happy and filled with a kind of joy.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Oh thank you so much for sharing!!!💙💙💙

[@katharina_prg5552]

Ooh I loved that trilogy! 😍😍😍 Time for a reread 😂

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I just finished book 3 and oh, so heartwrenching and simultaneously the humor is so delightful and all of it...just so good!! Then I checked out River of Silver (collection of cut chapters and short stories before, during, and after the series) and loved that too - more insight into the individuals and what happened after the third book.

[@lindawagoner3331]

Gorgeous bag! You are so talented. I love watching your channel!!!🤩🥰

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@thekindles1183]

Everything is really Beautiful! - Kimberly

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@stefmakesallthethings]

You look so cute with dangly earrings on. Zauberball yarns are so fun. I need to look for mine in my stash. I've had to for many years. So cute to imagine your girls sitting and reading with their Mommy-made shawls all wrapped around them in love. I love how your daughters appreciate and love your knitting. Smart way to use up scrap fabric for bread bags and so awesome how your brother shares his creations with you. I love that striped fabric bag you made for yourself and those book cozies are clever and handy. Yeah, backpacks are like shake and bake for younger kids, LOL. OMGosh, your 2nd grader's colorwork sweater is amazing! The colors! I will have to check out their Strange Brew book. Tin Can Knits have user friendly patterns. I always recommend Flax to new knitters who want to try garment knitting.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thanks Stef!!! 💖💖💖

[@professorpurl]

Your HOT PINK love note! I about fell over in my chair.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

lol Thank you Nicole!! Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours!

[@niknaiman5359]

I am working on my first all over cable sweater. I am on the 2nd sleeve and at this point, it basically feels just like stockinette. I don't need my chart and I barely have to think about what I'm doing. People talk about sleeve island but this doesn't feel that way at all to me. It's funny how quickly our minds can adapt to whatever pattern we are doing after so many repeats. There is something so rhythmic and soothing about it.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I agree! and WOW all-over cable sweater!! Go you!!

[@ThePattiw]

The Tin Can Knits pullover for your daughter is gorgeous! I love the colours and the patterns. I have that book and must take a look at it again. So love stories, I think like many of us who have been watching some of the very young reporters from G.a.z.a , I am quite in love with them. They are young, and brave and have lost everything including their families but they are determined to bring a different kind of news to the world. There is heartbreak too as most of them have been killed, and the ones left probably won't survive. It is almost like the trilogy you were talking about, except it is real life. My heart is with them. Your brother's sour dough looks amazing! Lucky you!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

❤️Thank you so much!!! Oh 100% heartbreaking. YES, many parallels for sure.

[@xusblasco5563]

Hi Stephanie, Thanks for your episode, I’d so much admire your enthusiasm and love for what you do. I would say this makes me feel alive. If you think of it, the fact that we can connect in this virtual world by sharing the Love of knitting, reading, gardening, nature, nurture,... you name them, is truly special. Thanks so much ❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️

[@userused3199]

Thank you so much for giving us a close up of your earrings. They caught my eye as soon as the podcast started and I was wishing I could see them better. Your sweater is beautiful and perfect for Valentine's Day. It has a soft romantic feel with the pink and lace neckline. The reusable bread bags are a great idea. My daughter bakes bread almost daily and I'm going to make a few for her birthday. As to your second question, hiking makes me feel alive. I live in the Laurel Highlands in PA and watching the change of the seasons as I hike with our dogs makes me feel free and complete.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you and you're very welcome!! YES to being outdoors in Nature. I'm with you, hiking makes me feel so alive. Take care!

[@andreaderosier1461]

I love how you did your bag. It is so pretty!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you!

[@mabelgoddard5813]

You’re so much joy to watch! I like the bread test. Going to try it. You inspired me to make more bags for my knitting projects! Yay!❤❤👏👏

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Wonderful! Thank you so much❤️

[@cathycoughenour3849]

All I can say is WOW! Love all of your works in progress and finished garments! Your daughter’s sweater is awesome! Such a happy knit! Love the way you experiment with different yarns!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@lindapinsonneault8719]

Thanks Stephanie for another lovely podcast! Thanks for taking the time!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

You are so welcome! Thank you ❤️

[@sylviafikiert4825]

Your Tolsta tee is beautiful you just gave me ideas for a new one 😊 I am knitting a black Tolsta tee at the moment for your KAL. The sweater you knitting for your daughter is a work of art 🤩 Thank you for a lovely episode

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!!! A black Tolsta is such a great staple. Thank you!!

[@kdgeckoknits274]

Necklines can be tricky little devils. That is why I always cast on with a smaller needle size, and work my way up. So if the recommended needle size is US6 (4mm), I will cast on with a US4, work the ribbing 2 rounds, switch to US5 (3.75mm) and work another two rounds of ribbing, then use the US6 (4mm) to complete neckline ribbing. The earrings are fabulous.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thanks for sharing your method!

[@roxannetarjan1411]

Hi again. Your new Tolsta looks amazing on you! Your podcast is so inspirational and informative. Thanks so much for sharing with us all. Happy Valentine’s Day. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Roxanne!!! Happy Valentine's Day❤️

[@Wendybookknits]

There's many things I love about your podcast stephanie. Your items are always beautiful as well as the colors that coordinate so well together. I love how organized you are and how much information you are always sharing with us. Can you share with us what you use to podcast? Do you use a regular camera, an IPad or phone? The quality of the video and the sound is excellent. My love share is about my best friend. I have known her since we started working together many many years ago and although we do not live close to each other we have always kept in touch and still continue to travel together.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Wendy!! I was using a 10+ year old Sony camcorder for the longest time but it doesn't function anymore. I am currently using borrowed equipment and don't really have specifics on hand to share (I can tell you that is isn't an ipad or an iphone!). I use Adobe Premiere Elements 2020 to do all of my video editing. I have some very close friends who I don't see often enough but when we do see each other, it's like we just pick up where we left off!! The feeling is so so good❤️ Take care!

[@gailfirenze4760]

Always enjoy your clips Stephanie. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thanks so much!

[@noelleparris9451]

Brava on all your works, Stephanie. Your color sense and your creativity are just lovely. That Tolsta, beautiful. And I really liked the bread bags, that is such a great gift! You continue to inspire me. (I don´t do IG so I won´t join the MAL except in spirit. I always do have a make- another project going: there are always things I need a second or third of and I really like to solidify my understanding of a pattern once I have done it, hence making a second...or third!... one 😄) Thank you for another brilliant episode! Happy Valentine´s Day.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you Noelle!! I’m so glad you’re knitting along in the MAL. Happy Valentine’s Day!💖

[@jessicaolney4900]

Okay Stephanie, during the viewing I am yelling at the screen (well kinda, not scaring anyone, I don't think) how fun your daughter's sweater is and also realllllly hungry from all the food shots 😂. Thanks for taking some time to share all this with us! So fun.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

LOL Thank you Jessica!!!

[@whiskandpurlpodcast2846]

So great to see you and your lovely projects Stephanie! Thank you for sharing with us! Many hugs from Cali!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Selma!! Sending love❤️❤️❤️

[@jayleendelrio2075]

Another amazing podcast, full of inspiration and thought provoking! Love that pink Love Note sweater, so pretty. What makes me feel alive? In my younger years it was dancing and ice skating. Now, that I’m older, a day that I’m feeling healthy, makes me happy and alive ❤Thank you Stephanie

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Jayleen!! YES to feeling healthy, happy, and ALIVE!❤️

[@athertonca]

I love your overall attitude and outlook on life! Thanks for another energizing, informative and engaging video.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much always for your kindness and words of encouragement!!❤️❤️❤️

[@stacya3751]

Thanks for another inspiring episode. Love hearing about your projects and the detailed insights you share. I absolutely love interior design. Seeing a well designed/decorated space sometimes brings tears of joy to my eyes. :) weird I know! lol.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Stacy!! I hear you - so not weird. It's like when everything fits into place and just looks so right it feels so beautiful!!❤️

[@anneliesekonopka3115]

Thank you for the Podcast 😍👍🧶

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thanks for watching!

[@sondra.gets.scrappy]

Loving your bright and cheery Love Note, I may have to make one in similar colors for your makeitagainmal!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

YAY!!! Thank you so much.

[@stacyhortner8105]

Thank you for introducing the new cotton/wool blend from purl soho. Ive used that blend in brands MadTosh and Lana Grosse and love the feel of the fabric it makes. I feel most alive when im making things and hiking.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I've heard good things about Knitting for Olive's cotton/merino too but I haven't tried it. YES - I'm 100% with you on feeling most alive when hiking and making. ❤️

[@phyllisburke4141]

I love the Tolsta tee. So many beautiful knits. Lots of inspiration here. I’ve been thinking about the tin can knits book. I think I’ll get it.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Phyllis!!! I believe Tin Can Knits is currently running a BOGO (buy one, get one free) on all patterns and e-books (and they rarely do promos/coupons). Happy knitting!!

[@theholisticinitiative]

Your daughter’s sweater looks absolutely fabulous !

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@Winkey-crafts]

At the moment (till 20 feb?) tincanknits has a sale, buy one, get one free, als on the bundles (e-books). Strange brew is one off them 😊. I bought it (ofcourse) I also have it in hard copie but it is in German, and my English is better then my knitting-German. (I’m Dutch). Love your love note in the bright color.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Yes!! Such a nice sale - Tin Can Knits doesn't do pattern sales very often. Glad you were able to use it! Thank you so much ❤️

[@donnaterryhalleran2367]

Cleaver hat. So sweet.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you!

[@FirnMamaMakes]

❤❤❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

💖💖💖

[@jilljarvis94]

Recently found your channel. Thanks for sharing about your makes!! I have had to add elastic to the neckband. Definitely an easy fix to help it fit better.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Welcome to this creative space! Thank you for joining me❤

[@leslien529]

Loved your idea of little bags to protect your daughters’ books. My granddaughter is also an avid reader. I think it would be fun if you mentioned a few of the series that your fifth grader has recently enjoyed. I’m always looking for good book gift ideas.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! I'm so excited that your granddaughter is also an avid reader. I likely won't be talking about the books my 5th grader is reading only because she goes through a lot of books and I don't read them all with her so I wouldn't be able to say anything about them or give a review .... plus then I would have to do the research to find out what she's reading so that I have a title and author to share, take a photo of the cover (because that's how I share books on here for a visual), read up info on the book to give a synopsis, etc. That being said, if you're looking for book ideas and have access to a library, ask a librarian for suggestions!! Librarians can be great resources. Thanks for stopping by!❤️

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I will mention off the top of my head one duology she and I have both read (and that she recently re-read) that we really enjoyed (I think I talked about it in a KZbin video in the past but not sure which episode....) is Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch (book 1), and Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch (book 2) by Julie Abe! Middle grade fantasy.

[@leslien529]

Thanks for the recommendation. My granddaughter loves fantasy books. I purchased the first book today and can’t wait to see how she likes it.

[@karchermakes]

The book cozies are so cute!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!!! I love them❤️

[@cherylclough4309]

I’ve sort of silently joined your make along. I’m knitting again the 1/2 wrap triangle shawl by Purl Soho. I’ve knit one for myself and now I’m working on one for my granddaughter in the colors of her college, blue and white. I always love everything you make. (Especially love those earrings you are wearing.) The Tolstoy Tee looks fabulous. I think I will look at that pattern. Haven’t made one by Rebecca yet, but have heard nothing but good things about her patterns. Thank you for another great video.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you for knitting along Cheryl!!! How lucky of your granddaughter. I can definitely see more Tolsta Tees in my future (with so many different ways to modify and at a gauge of 17sts/4"....so many options!!!). Thank you so much for spending some time with me ❤️

[@professorpurl]

I just love your podcast so much! Thanks for sharing!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!💖💖💖

[@Bob-nn2vy]

I love your energy and excitement as you share your knitting, book choices, and baking. Thanks. After watching your talk about your sock knitting I have become interested in learning about sock knitting on 9 inch circular needles. I have two questions for you. Firstly which brand and type of needles do you use for socks And secondly I see you are an English style knitter. How do you tension your yarns when knitting colorwork socks? Do you use one or two hands? Your colorwork is outstanding. Thanks for sharing.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! My favorites are fixed Chiaogoo 9" circulars (though I haven't tried anything else!) for their flexible but sturdy cord, smooth joins between the needle and cord, and sharp needle tips. I will say that I've heard those who knit continental have a trickier time adjusting to 9" circulars (but it's still doable!!). Also, people have mentioned sometimes they have a hard time holding onto the needles if they typically anchor their pinky on a needle (since the needle is so short, the pinky doesn't have anything to anchor to). And one more thing is that you might need to adjust your tension holding onto the needles - loosen up or your hands might cramp! Hope that helps. I knit colorwork two-handed and hold the contrast color in my left hand to knit it continental while the main color is in my right hand to be knit English-style.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

One more thing is that for colorwork socks specifically, I go up a needle size for the colorwork section because there's less stretch and I need to make sure it will stretch over my heel. I regularly knit my socks with more negative ease for a more snug fit but there's less give for an all over colorwork sock. Just something to keep in mind!

[@Bob-nn2vy]

How kind of you to write such detailed replies to my queries. I use Chiagoo needles for most of my knitting but knit socks concurrently on two sets of very old Addi circs. I’ve only made one pair of all over colorwork socks from the book Op-Art Socks. The pattern was great fun to knit. I’m a loose knitter and because my gauge matched the pattern and the floats seemed loose enough I thought I was fine. It was only after I finished the pair I realized I had trouble getting them over my heel. Thanks to your tip I now know the reason for going up a needle size. @@EdibleThoughtsMakes

[@delta8885]

Just curious - do you carry the yarns on a striped shirt like your Tolsta T, or do you cut and weave in? Looks great.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Oh! I meant to talk about that and totally forgot to. I carried the main color on the first section and decided I didn't like how that tensioned the yarn so for the rest I cut. I did cut the contrast yarns after each stripe. Thank you!

[@erayeda.t]

I'm not a huge crocheter, but I have started the granny shawl you've frequently made and mentioned :) I was wondering if you could answer a question, if you don't mind. How do you introduce color changes? Do you just drop one yarn and start the next, or do you do a bit of finishing before the next color change so that your yarns don't blend?

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I don't adjust anything, just go until the yarn runs out and magic knot the ends of the previous yarn tail with the new yarn!