Ep. 10 The Fruitful Hands Knitting Podcast

SHOW NOTES
Thanks for joining us! This week we're going through more of our in-progress and finished knits! Let us know what you’re working on in the comments!
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DIANA WEARING
Pattern: Ranaculus by Midori Hirose
Yarn: ShiBui & MT Tosh Merino Light
Color: Big Sky
DIANA WIPs
Pattern: Ochre Cardigan by Ambah O’Brien
Yarn: Nua Sport
Color: Frog on the Wall
Pattern: Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin
Yarn: Linen Quill Purl Soho
Color: Pink Pop
Pattern: Vanilla Socks on 9” Circulars US 1 by Kay Litton (Crazy Sock Lady)
Yarn: Fiber Seed Sprout Sock
Color: Funfetti
Pattern: Tolsta Tee by Creabea
Yarn: Fiber Seed Sprout dk
And fingering weight for picot edge
Color: Rosewater
Mentions:
#knittynatty
#lovelyyarn
#thebluerabbithouse
#fiberseed
#andreamowry
#hhf
KAITY WEARING
Pattern: Hipster by Jojo
Yarn: Magpie Fiber Swanky Sock
KAITY FOs
Pattern: Theo the Lion “Wild Animal Friends”
Yarn: Scheepjes
KAITY WIPS
Pattern: Rhinebeck Roomies by Crazy Sock Lady
Yarn: Laughing Cat Fibers “Viva La Vida”
Pattern: Tolsta Tee by creabea
Yarn: Fiber Seed Sprout dk “Thistle”
And fingering weight for picot edge

[@katiebonnell3756]

I love seeing what both of y’all are working on! The lion is adorable! The lolodidit colors are stunning! They would look awesome in a Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee. Love your podcast!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you Katie! I have had my eye on the Rock It Tee, great idea! ~Diana

[@trudydelich2920]

Thank you for the social media acknowledgement and thank you so much for sharing a little about your wonderful family!

[@thefruitfulhands]

You are so welcome, thank you for your kind words!❤

[@bek-bek-bek-bek]

It has taken me a while to get to watch this and it has been so worth the wait! Thankyou for a wonderful light, fun, informative podcast. So lovely to spend time with you again. When you said about a grandgirl also beginning a knitting journey I thought, wow! One day you might have a Grandmother, Mother and Daughter knitting trio 🧶❤️😁

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Wouldn’t that be grand me, Kaity, and grand girl!!! How fun, she would definitely keep us on our toes!❤~Diana

[@deniseengel1451]

Thanks for the episode. Enjoy you two so much. Love the knits and yarn.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you, Denise! ❤~Diana

[@kathleen6805]

Thank you, ladies!!!! I have been enjoying watching and listening to you both as I binge watch your podcasts which was recommended by “The Knitty Kats”. Thank you for mentioning about social media because I don’t have some of them and I’m ok except when I can’t join a kal to win prizes because I can’t post. So sad but it’s ok. I have been knitting on a cardigan while watching that I would like to share. It’s called the “Slouchy Cardigan” knitted with Malabrigo from the Malabrigo book 10 Rios for my daughter, Brit. She’s excited and so am I because I’m almost done. Well till tomorrow in episode 11 have a great night from Kathy in Massachusetts ❤

[@Woldenburn]

I'm the same way! I'm number 4 of 10 children and there is a three year gap between me and the next child. So I'm the youngest of the older group, in between the older and younger group, and the oldest of the younger group. I've been told I had the a lot of the characteristics of all three categories. 😁 I love the little lion you made Kaity! I have that book as well and I've been itching to knit one of the adorable little animals. I think it looks very cute without a face. It gives it an old-fashioned toy look which I really like. 💛 Your Tolstas are beautiful!! I am loving lots of pinks this year and the shades you picked are perfection! I've been wanting to knit the Winter Beach Cardi by Andrea Mowry too! When you cast on yours, Diana, I think I'm going to try to pull everything out and cast on one and knit it along with you. I dyed up some yarn for it and everything but I just haven't gotten around to knitting it yet. 🥰

[@8Gammie]

So much to comment on because I loved the entire video. Love the Lion, and the pretty pink sock coming along. You 2 are so much fun to watch. Feel like I'm at home. I love 'You've Got Mail' and 'Sleepless in Seattle'. I rewatch them over and over... so fun - such feel good movies. Love the Andrea Mowry sweater you shared, wish I was that skilled... Maybe someday!!! Working on amigurumi toys right now and crocheting a hat. always fiber busy and I love it. sending you love,hugs,prayers

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you for your kind comments! I have to rewatch those movies it has been way to long since I’ve seen them. I am a little intimidated by the Winter Beach Cardi of Andrea’s but I’m going to give it a go. I haven’t jumped on the amigurumi toy train yet but they look so fun that I might have to soon. I am like you, I love to be busy with all the fiber! ❤~Diana

[@kaybrown-ue1wr]

I love your podcast it feels like sitting and listening to friends .from Northumberland uk.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much Kay! We really appreciate such sweet comments. ❤~Diana

[@Unitubeful]

congrats on hitting over 2000 subscribers! I am knitting on the "Pressed Flowers Cowl" by Amy Christoffers

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you! That shawl is in my queue! ❤~Diana

[@violetgraves337]

Hi lady's I love watching you guys.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hi Violet, so happy to hear from you! ❤~Diana

[@skispinner]

The only saying I know when teaching kids to knit is…..In thru the front door, around the back, out thru the window and off jumps jack. It’s been in the upper 90 here in NE Georgia. Way to warm already.

[@lisamccartney955]

I love your podcasts! We go to HHI as well and will be there in August. I go to @needlepointjunction every time I go for yarn! This podcast came on when we are there for our first trip of summer!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you, Lisa! Love HHI, just got back last Saturday, miss it already. Tell the sweet ladies at @needlepointjunction “Hello!” Enjoy the salty air! ❤~Diana

[@sabinebauerle7655]

Always a pleasure to watch the 2 of you interact so lovingly. Love your new yarn

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much we really enjoy our knitting chats together! ❤~Diana

[@karenrush6452]

For your 870 'yards' of beautiful yarn - two colours deep mauve & taupe/grey - the Pure Joy shawl by joji Locatelli would look stunning Karen from NZ 🇳🇿🦙🧶

[@lisab.3116]

So happy to have found your podcast. Lookig forward to future episodes you post.

[@thefruitfulhands]

So happy you joined us! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!❤ ~Diana

[@tamibrown.21]

I'm always so happy to see a new episode from the "mother/daughter knitting duo"!!!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you, Tami!

[@jofrench2674]

Oh I do love your podcasts 😍. I sit and listen as if I am in the room with you and find myself smiling and nodding away (my husband thinks it so funny)! Another lovely episode. 😁

[@thefruitfulhands]

You are so sweet, Jo, thank you so much! The funny thing is my husband will sit and watch me watch the premieres and I do the same thing, my face/head is all over the place while I watch!😂 So fun! ❤~Diana

[@user-op9zo1kd5g]

I suggest the Linda Eld videos for the knitted friends. She teach who to knit pieces together.

[@joanhoward2710]

Oh ladies, I enjoy your podcasts so very much. I love seeing the loving relationship you have and hearing about your family. It’s such a kind safe space.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you for watching, Joan!❤

[@Mariahakkila]

Thank you for lovely episode again❤ I made couple of Tolstatees my self and liked the pattern. Now I have done one #tyynesweater by @nupunupun and another is on it's way. I think You would like this pattern too. Short sleeved version takes only about 100g fingering weight merino and under 100g silkmohair😍 I made elektric blue version and I love it💙 Hugs😊

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you, Maria, for watching and your kind comments. I am almost finished with my Tolsta tee, I can not wait to try on the finished garment. I am going to check out the #tyynesweater it sounds lovely. ❤~Diana

[@ruthannbull6515]

Thanks again for the nice podcast. Beautiful knitting.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much for watching, until next time. ❤~Diana

[@mendyelliott9495]

Finally summer hit in WV! 90 degrees. I love your idea of starting the second sock before finishing the first…. I suffer from second sock syndrome 😂 the hedgehog fibers yarn is beautiful ❤ Katie I’m knitting my first bear for my mom in August. Definitely a challenge. I can’t wait to see him finished.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hey neighbor! Yes, summer is here welcome big hair! The second sock worked at the same time makes a huge difference in my second sock completion rate!😂 Knitted animals are amazing your Momma is going to LOVE it. ❤ ~Diana

[@brendastewart4384]

Hello from 94 degree Alabama! Thanks for another great episode! I have made a few sock sets from Sewrella and although it doesn’t look like enough contrasting yarn for top, heels and toes there is. I have only made Crazy Sock Lady’s vanilla socks pattern though. I love that pattern and if you have really nice sock yarn it does show it off. I have always used dpn’s and I tried 9’ circulars recently and found it made my wrist hurt, so it’s back to the dpn’s for me! Have a wonderful July 4th!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hey Alabama! Yes, our temp is catching up to yours, “Hello” summer!🎉 It is so hard to trust that little mini is going to be enough.😂 Thank you for watching. ❤~Diana

[@mynorthknitcorner]

Thank you for a wonderful and inspiring episode😊 Blessings from Norway💖

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much!❤

[@anne-mareehern]

Hi Diana & Kaity, I am a later in life beginner knitter from Australia and I am so very happy to have found your very enjoyable podcast, which I have just done a binge watch of all your episodes. We are in the middle of our winter here, so you have given me lots of inspiration to try some Spring/Summer knits. If you have any suggested knits for beginners that would be great :-) Thank you so much for the very pleasant company while I knit

[@thefruitfulhands]

So happy you have joined us, Anne. Honestly, I think the Tolsta tee is beginner friendly and the Felix pullover as well. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ❤️Diana

[@anne-mareehern]

@@thefruitfulhands thank you, since our winter here is almost over, I think I will try the Tolsta Tee

[@gabyknits7960]

I love your podcast and can hardly wait for the one on kids knits. I have one grandchild and another one due in September and would love some ideas on sweaters that you two loved for babies and young ones. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these!!!!!!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you for watching and commenting! A kids knits is definitely on our short list of videos to do. Hopefully, we can record it soon. ❤~Diana

[@steadyasshesews3501]

You ladies are so pleasant to watch, thanks for taking the time to share your lovely projects. I only had a chance to catch the live for a few minutes, but enjoyed the episode later. Looking forward to your tolstas, I will be casting on a second one soon 😊 take care ❤

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Just a little more to go on my Tolsta and it’s finished, can not wait to wear it. You are going to town on the Tolstas! So fun! ❤~Diana

[@ajborthwick7239]

You are both so inspiring! I laughed as I have made the lightweight hipster shawl in almost exactly the same colour and love it for days like you guys were having. I will be watching your comments as I’m in need of a shawl pattern that I can do with half of my advent calendar form last year.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you! Great minds, right!?! That Hipster is such a fun quick knit. ❤~Diana

[@jepa21951]

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is in Kansas and Oklahoma. The visitor center s in Strong City, Kansas. I need to figure out how to get that color way. I grew up not too far from there.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you for the information! The sock color is absolutely lovely I can’t image how beautiful the park is, I‘ll have to look it up. Have you found the Knitted Wits colorway yet? ~Diana

[@melcerra2375]

I finished my tolsta tee. I will put it on instagram soon. I love the colors you all picked. I am working on my anker's tee now. The 1x1 ribbing pattern is a bit tedious, but I will love the finished product. The lion is the most precious thing! It was a balmy 102 degrees in Kansas City today.

[@thefruitfulhands]

I am almost finished with my Tolsta can not wait to see it finished. That Anker’s tee does have a lot of 1X1 but it is so worth it, I love my Ankers, I hope you love yours too! ❤~Diana

[@Golden.5555]

I am doing the same thing with my socks I am knitting. I have one to the heel and now I am working on the other one 😂

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

60??? ❤❤ It’s been 100 and up all week here in Texas 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@CeeCeeCrafts]

What about Tolsta June/July? 😊. For hand pain I plan to learn Portuguese knitting with Andrea Wong.

[@kathleencaulkins7283]

Hello from New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s hot here 98 degrees.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hello! Glad you could join us! Hope you're staying cool! - Kaity

[@Diana-mn1fe]

Greeting from Massachusetts.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thanks for joining us!!

[@loriflaglor5686]

I have knit a couple of Ankers lately and have a question that I can’t figure out. Maybe you or a fellow viewer can help me. The pattern for my Ankers has 5 sets of k1 , P1 in the yoke. I knit the smallest size. According to my pattern, recently purchased, some larger sizes have 6. I’ve noticed that yours (and others I’ve seen) only have 4. There is no option for 4 sets of K1, P1 in the yoke on my pattern. I love my Anker as is but the discrepancy is driving me crazy! Any one know why the differences? Thanks! I greatly enjoy your videos!

[@tamibrown.21]

Hi Lori! I've knit two Ankers and I just love them. If you look on page 3 of the pattern midway down, you see "You have now worked 3 rib sections." Sinc you're knitting the smallest size, you jump down to the bottom of the page that says "All sizes", and do another rib section for four rib sections - and that's it for the rib sections for the smaller sizes. I hope this helps! Happy knitting!

[@loriflaglor5686]

@@tamibrown.21 Thank you. But my pattern does not read that way. It includes an extra set of ribbing after the fourth round for the largest three sizes, but nowhere says that the smaller size knits only four rounds. In fact, it clearly states at the end of the ribbing that my chosen size has five rounds of ribbing. There must be different versions (original and revised ?). I love the sweater, so no problem, but discrepancies like that always make me curious for the ‘why?’. Thanks again. Happy knitting and blessings to you!

[@deborahderden4860]

She is actually wearing the Lightweight Hipster. Also, I agree with Katie that the Ranunculus/checked shirt is probably not the best combo.