Ep. 16 The Fruitful Hands Knitting Podcast

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Episode 16
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Diana’s FOs:
Peanut
Tin Can Knits
Mad Tosh ~No Farewell MC
Malabar I go Rios ~Glitter #048
Diana’s WIPs:
Tessellated Vest
Andrea Mowry
Chibi Sport Moon Drake ~Lichen
Fuwa Fuwa Fingering ~Sea Glass
Dyed in the Wool Spincycle Yarns
Felix Pullover
Savory Knitting
Size 4
La Bien Aimee Corrie Confetti RGO
Diana’s Ranunculus:
Ranunculus
#1 Original pattern
Madelinetosh
Tosh Sock ~Moonstone
Camellia Fiber Co
CFC Mohair & Silk ~Thistle
#2 size 2
SHIBUI & MT
Tosh Merino Light ~Big Sky
#3 Size 3
Farmers Daughter Fiber
Foxy Lady ~Ludlow’s Army
#4 Size 3
Ranunculus By Knit Cafe Midori
The Miller Girls Camel & Silk
~Beige
What Kaity's Wearing:
Anker’s tee by Petiteknit
Sandnes garn line “Kitt”
Kaity WIPs:
Morning Coffee Socks by Crazy Sock Lady
“Yosemite” sock set Explorer Knits and Fibers
LYS by Andrea Mowry
“Yellow Brick Road” Mondim by La Bien Aimee
Felix Cardigan by Savory Knits
“Tea Tray” March Hare worsted Wonderland Yarns
KAL INFO:
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
#fallintoranunculuskal2023
Start date: September 23, 2023
End Date: November 30, 2023

[@lorisnyder3936]

You ladies are such a joy to watch. I love seeing all of your beautiful knits.

[@bettyfockler551]

Love you two!! I knit my first Ranunculus last year thanks to Sun Dragon Art and Fiber free you tube tutorials. Step by step hand holding and video demonstrations. So thankful for their tutorials which are still available.

[@carolturnerrd]

As a brand new knitting at the young age of 67 I find you two a joy and a breath of needed fresh air. I have caught up on all past episodes so I am ready to to enjoy all the lovely eye candy. I don’t think my skills are at the sweater stage but I am pushing myself to learn something new each week.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Carol, What an inspiration!! Thank you so much for sharing that with us. I have new things I want to try and it is really encouraging to see people my age tackling new things. Thank you for joining us on this adventure. Knit on friend! ❤~Diana

[@AidaBoza]

Thank you much for a lovely podcast. I’m knitting my first ranunculus with all of you, so excited.

[@labraknit]

Love your hair, Diana! You two are great together.

[@hollysweany4234]

Thanks for another great show. I sure love seeing all your projects 🧶❤️

[@karendavis7278]

I also love knitting for its portability. I didn’t start knitting until I was 57, but I spent my life crafting; starting with childhood crafts and moving on to embroidery, counted cross-stitch, quilting (including teaching quilting classes), sewing doll clothes and crafty items, scrapbooking and digital scrapbooking. I also tried the trendy crafts from time to time (Do you remember mop dolls? Yup. I made some of those.) I learned to knit to help my 3 daughters who were attempting it and needed help. I quickly became addicted while they barely touch it these days. There is always knitting in my purse and I pack my knitting before I pack my clothes when I go away on vacation or to my camper. I can’t knit when riding as a passenger unless the road is straight and flat because I easily get carsick. But on longer trips I usually get some quality knitting in. I’m a substitute teacher and always have knitting along for down times in the classroom. I’m a pastor’s wife and a homeschool evaluator (homeschoolers in PA are required to be evaluated annually.) Thanks for giving me friends to knit with. Love to knit while I watch yarny podcasts.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Karen, so glad you have joined our community! It sounds like we have similar crafting backgrounds. It has been a wonderful journey with many treasures along the way. I have tried to teach all my kiddos how to knit but Kaity is the one that loves it the most. Knitting is definitely a good companion to have when things are slow and I need a little something to occupy my hands. ~Diana

[@alip.9740]

I love your podcast. It's on the list to watch when you post. Not a "I'll get around to it list" 😄 And when you said the young ones know what it's called, about the computer stuff, I'm thinking no, not all of us! Then I remember oh right I'm 40 now😒. 😅😅 yeah, time to embrace it. Thank you for letting us in your knitting world!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Listen, you are a young whippersnapper! When it comes to computers and social media every other year I am behind. Embrace your age for sure, it only gets better friend. ~Diana

[@jacksheilaweber4322]

Hi ladies, Your makes are so so beautiful!! Thank you for your podcast. All the best! Sheila

[@elisemenz9387]

Totally going to add ball bands and yarn scrap to my journal!!!

[@debweiss470]

I picked up a lot of skeins of Jo Sharp at a yarn swap and made the TinCanKnits Flax sweater. Beautiful yarn! Didn’t know anything about it before. Ordering my yarn for a Ranunculus today. Thanks for another heartwarming episode.

[@marcellewells7711]

Another joyous podcast xx you have quickly become my favourite podcast and I will always watch your latest episode over anything else xx I love the relationship you have xx

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much, Marcelle! ~Diana

[@K1Junkie]

we brought home a woolly bear catepillar from Downieville, CA to my nephew in San Franciso. He took care of it to the point it turned into a moth. He was so proud of him. He named him Harry. 😊 The moth stayed for a long time and then flew away.

[@thefruitfulhands]

That is amazing! ~Diana

[@Debiknitsandspins]

Hello friends! Here in Southern Indiana, we collect fallen persimmons to use in fall baking and we always check the inside of the persimmon seed for our winter forecast. If you slice open the seed of a persimmon, you will find a spoon, fork, or knife. A spoon means that we will be digging out of lots of snow, a knife means that the cold wind will be especially cutting, and a fork means that the winter will be mild. So far this year, it has been reported that the persimmon seeds are yielding spoons!!! That seems to reinforce your wooly worm forecast! I really enjoy your podcast and know your area very well…my kids went to Asbury College in Wilmore! Happy knitting!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hey Debi, That is so interesting about the persimmons! I love all the weather folklore sometimes I think its about as accurate as current weather forecasters. Kaity attended Asbury! ❤~Diana

[@cwanlin128]

What a sweet surprise to find your newest episode today!! Diana, I LOVE the adorable sweaters for your grandsons, and Kaity, congratulations on starting the LYS!! I live in northern CA, so we don't have the caterpillar you mentioned, but I do feel that autumn has arrived with cooler weather--thank goodness!! I won't be making the Ranunculus, but I think I will start on a Mountain High pullover with deep stash worsted weight yarn. I'm almost finished with the slippers for my family for Christmas, and then I can start on the sweater.

[@just-jo84]

Another second on Sun Dragon videos. She walks you through the whole sweater. I’m looking forward to knitting another ranunculus - this time for me!!

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Dynamic duo! ❤❤❤❤

[@julieforseen1738]

I have not knit a ranunculus sweater yet. I would like to and watching you all describe your sweaters has been helpful for me to make a decision. I love your podcast and what you do Thank you so much for sharing.

[@maureenm6679]

So lovely to visit with both of you. 😊

[@debbybuck3212]

Looking forward to joining you knitting the rananuculus

[@sherrigarrett8728]

I love the Rununculus. It is such a great pattern. I have made three so far.

[@katiebonnell3756]

Love watching you two! You both always have the most beautiful projects! Tip to Kaity (as someone who has knit a few sweaters bottom up) I highly recommend knitting your sleeves two at a time! I knit the Nurtured sweater by Andrea Mowry (which is bottom up) and did the sleeves two at a time. So glad I did so I didn't have to keep track of increases twice and essentially knit the same thing two separate times. Either way, excited to see how your cardigan turns out! :)

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks for another enjoyable episode. Joining in for the Ranunculus fun for my 4th version. This one is out of Sandnes Garn Tynn Line and La Bien Aimee Silk Mohair, in a lovely soft pink colour. My other 3 were green, orange and purple. I'll get a ful rainbow one day. Kaity, i think the issue with your cast on for Andrea Mowry's pattern is that she uses a Long Tail Tubular Cast On which is somewhat different to the regular Long Tail Cast On. That is why it looks a bit different. It still looks great though so certainly not worth going back. Just thought i would mention it as I just started Pink Velvet by Andrea Mowry and it uses that cast on. She has a video for it which is quite clear. Have a great week. Thanks for sharing your beautiful knits.

[@sandrabrooke5900]

Love your podcast. I’m in Cincinnati. I’m 80 but I still knit as much as possible. I have knitted the Ranouculous (sp) and I did find it difficult, but with all the help I got through it and want to make more.

[@thefruitfulhands]

What a blessing to be enjoying your knitting at 80! You are my new role model praying that if I’m still here at 80 I can be enjoying my knitting. I think you are correct the Ranunculus can be a little difficult to knit the first time or two. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ~Diana

[@user-pg1cl8sq6l]

I love your podcasts ❤

[@EileenK64]

The little vest and sweater!!!!! So adorable!

[@mynorthknitcorner]

A blessing to spend some nice, cozy knitting time with you both🥰 Wishing you a beautiful week☕️🧶

[@VAHelix]

Your projects look wonderful and so do your plans. I love the purple especially. Congratulations on another 1k! We check wooly caterpillars too, but a different breed here in TX They are green with long black hairs and when you see them extra wooly, it is going to get cold. Ryan of Ryan Hall Y'all says it is going to be a super cold winter. He typically gets it spot on so we are going to be checking our caterpillars for sure.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hey listen I’m here for the cold, bring on all the woolly wools!! ~Diana

[@egoreknits]

Hello from Jonesborough Tennessee!

[@OllieandMay]

Hello Ladies. Diana your Felix is Lovely, it was nice to hear you talk of Jo Sharp wool / yarns, She was quite big back in the 90’s with her designs, I was a big Fan with a big collection of her books, as a native Australian. Kaity if you didn’t want to replace the 1st Toe on the socks, just knit the other toe in the new colour , I know they are not the same but no one will see the toes, lol . Always enjoy your podcast. Take Care ❤❤

[@thefruitfulhands]

Knitting with my Jo Sharp yarn is such a wonderful reminder of when I began my knitting journey. It is a lovely yarn, I wonder what would be an equivalent in todays yarns? ~Diana

[@elisemenz9387]

Love all the ranunculi info

[@ruthannbull6515]

Great podcast! I have the yarn so will be casting next week.

[@ajborthwick7239]

Your ranunculi are beautiful! I have made two for myself and one for my mom and have plans for another summer onr

[@elisemenz9387]

Good stuff share!! 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@cherylevers4247]

I'm in Cincinnati and saw a completely black Wooly worm last week on my mother's screened porch. I hadn't seen one for quite a while and thought it was odd to find it in the location i did.

[@loisrichmond7473]

Oh no! I took a picture of one yesterday and it was almost ALL black. We live in Maine!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Oh BOO! Bring on all the woolly wear! ~Diana

[@thebooknitter]

Hi ladies ❤ i am really want to see if i will join the kal soon i will do stash dive to see what Ii get. Your two sweaters are soooo cute and the bien Aimee one is looking amazing

[@cindymiers9029]

Love your shorter hair Sissy Di.

[@wfaythe]

I have been wanting to knit the Ranunculus for quite some time...I think this is a good a time as any,,

[@rosemary6160]

Fairly new watcher here, from WA state. Great podcast with tons of inspiration here. You both are so very down to earth! Love all your knits! ❤

[@rachelbonner-ed5ux]

I loved the sweaters you made for your grandsons! I love knitting for my granddaughters. I have made two Felix cardigans, and I love them. But I don’t like having a lot of yarn left so I buy just enough and knit the sleeves after I split for the armholes. Once the sleeves are knit, I can more easily tell how long I can make the body. Congratulations on all your new subscribers!

[@darcyspies828]

I’ve knit only one Ranunculus to date, you’re inspiring me to try another! Enjoying your podcasts, thank you!

[@ssnider47]

Thank you sweet ladies for all you do. We enjoy visiting with you. It is a lot but we appreciate you so much. I have knit two Ranunculus so far but look forward to casting on for the KAL. Yay, a reason to cast on another. My daughter saw my last Ranunculus today and said, "That's fancy!" This cast on will be a surprise for her. Thanks again.

[@thefruitfulhands]

What a lovely surprise for your daughter!! ~Diana

[@melanieg5459]

East coast of Canada here. I've aways heard that if wasps/hornets build their nests high above ground, there will be lots of snow..lower to the ground, less snow

[@thefruitfulhands]

Interesting, I’ll definitely make note of where the nests are built. ~Diana

[@reginamay76]

Hello from Eastern Kentucky! So excited to find your podcast. I’ve been catching up on all of your older pods, such a joy to watch. You have been keeping me company while I knit. I’ve actually made 4 ranunculous and I’m working on my fifth. You’ve inspired me to take it out of time out and finish.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hi Regina, thank you so much for watching and commenting! Always fun to hear from someone from my neck of the woods. ~Diana

[@CherylAM]

I am from smack in the middle of Missouri and I saw the first wooly worm last week. Very very light in color but bushy as all get out. We call that a very snowy winter. We are over due for some snow because we have had a few dry winters. We grew up with the tale that if the wooly worm was dark on both ends and not in the middle it meant start and end of winter would be bad! Love your podcast and ALL your makes.I made one of my Ranunculus from Tykk Line worsted in Jelly Bean Green and I just make my adjustments as I look at it. My brain works best that way. Congratulations on your milestone!!! Cheryl

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hi Cheryl, I really love the snow but it can make life a little crazy trying to get around on narrow country roads. I’m still waiting to see my first woolly worm this year. I’ll keep you posted. Thank you for watching and cheering us on. ~Diana

[@alip.9740]

I bought a big pack of tape measures on Amazon and threw one in most of my bags. Sometimes I end up with two in a bag.

[@thefruitfulhands]

What a great idea! ~Diana

[@lynnmcentire4014]

Another great podcast! All your projects are inspiring. The yarn from you lys is beautiful 😊

[@brendastewart4384]

Thanks for another great episode! I loved the ranunculus parade!

[@kathym.7035]

I’ve been binge watching you lovely ladies the past 2 weeks & just caught up! What an encouragement (enabler?) you are, thanks! I’m coming out of a knitting dry spell and will celebrate by making my first Ranunculus. Congrats on the well deserved growth of your channel.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Kathy, so glad you are coming out of your knitting dry spell and joining our KAL. ❤~Diana

[@jillortiz6459]

I really enjoy your podcast ladies! Love your projects and am excited for the KAL!

[@barbpassalacqua3257]

Can’t believe both of you mentioned La Bien Aimee yarn. I just finished Dreaknits Everyday Cowl using LBA’s dk weight yarn. First time I used that yarn and I absolutely love it. Can’t wait to try another one of her yarns

[@TheSablelou]

Happy Saturday to me! The two of you always look so beautiful!

[@julieknitsandspins]

Love you ladies! And I think you e tipped me over the edge lol. Going to stash dive for some yarn 🤗👍🫶

[@shelleycraft4273]

I saw a wooly worm yesterday in the garden and he had no black at all…not even dark brown. Do you ladies know the movie Summer Magic starring a young Hailey Mills? Burl Ives sings a song called The Ugly Bug Ball in that movie. Every time I see a wooly worm, I think of that silly song😊🐛

[@thefruitfulhands]

That movie sounds familiar, I’ll look it up I love Hailey Mills movies and Burl Ives. ~Diana

[@skhoyt6024]

We have wooly worms that are brown and black. I haven’t seen any red ones, but I once saw an all white one. I think that was supposed to mean lots of snow. I haven’t seen any this year yet.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Oh my goodness, an all white woolly worm one would be amazing to see but not if it means LOTS of snow. ~Diana

[@lauriepusateri7493]

Have a great week ladies. Another wonderful episode 🎉

[@sharonjensen2919]

I'm joining this KAL Have one just about finished and another ready to put on needles....

[@kayciel3268]

We check Woolly Bear color amounts for mild/harsh winter predictions as well in New England! I haven't seen any yet this year either.

[@loiscarpenter7451]

I call them wooly worms too,

[@trudydelich2920]

I was so happy to see your new podcast come up and found myself laughing at your "autumnal" scene. I live in northern MN in the woods and also a farm periodcially with Leicester Longwools and Wensleydales, my son in law and daughter's farm. I probably told you this before. Looking forward to watch the R run progressing!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Listen, I’m still processing how to say autumnal.😂 What a blessing to live close to our woolly friends occasionally. Are you able to process and use some of the fiber from your SIL and daughter’s farm? ~Diana

[@carolinelaplante5857]

I’m so excited to join in on the KAL. Waiting for my yarn to be delivered ❤

[@melissafriedrich3171]

Congrats on another subscriber milestone! I really enjoy knitting to your podcast episodes, so inspiring and fun. I am excited to join in your ranunculus KAL. Gotta shop my stash and cast on soon. Thanks for sharing all your inspiration!

[@conniewiseman5630]

You two are great, so genuine.

[@judyking6289]

Found your podcast through Amber at A Lovely Yarn, and so glad I did! I may join your KAL - love your podcast!

[@sallythompson2635]

We believe in the Woolley bear too. I’m from Oregon and haven’t seen one yet.

[@bozicaviotti3594]

Hello! Thanks for a super cozy podcast!! Tell us more about what style you knit with? Continental or English style ??🌷🌷🌷

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hi! When I began knitting I learned how to knit with the English style but about 5 years ago I learned how to knit Continental style. I use both interchangeably now depending on what I’m knitting and how my hands/wrists are feeling. ~Diana

[@sharonjensen2919]

I saw a Woolley Bearabout a month ago, here in Central Alberta...Canada

[@kimcarter9227]

Diana, your hair is so pretty! The little sweater and vest are adorable! I have wanted to make a Ranunculus for the longest but can't decide on the yarn. I can't do mohair but like the look of the halo. But I also don't want to hold two yarns together 🥴

[@thefruitfulhands]

Kim, I’m the same way, I have an aversion to holding to yarns together…😂 I don’t know why maybe it’s the cost of using two fibers in one garment. The Ranunculus is honestly so forgiving any yarn just about will work. ~Diana

[@kimcarter9227]

@@thefruitfulhands it does make a garment much more costly when you have to use two yarns for the whole thing. That's part of my issue, I just can't spend 2 or 3 hundred dollars on every sweater. I'm a curvy plus girl so it takes a lot of yarn for my size.

[@susanscott9]

Instagram is foreign to me, can’t go there, but I hope to KAL with you ladies.

[@dinahdeuel525]

Cast on my Ranunculus this evening ❤️

[@goldwest53]

I’ve also seem where you measure upper bust. I think that may be why most of my sweaters are too big. I measured full bust.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Same with me, I think I will try the upper bust measurement for my next sweater. ~Diana

[@jeanetteharris2155]

Lovely episode, as usual! I just started my first Ranunculus today! I found an amazing channel, “Sun Dragon Tips & Tricks”. She has very easy to follow, very detailed video tutorials for the Ranunculus that I’m sure will help anyone needing visual explanations on various techniques. ❤

[@duk-soonolivieri9805]

Is the color yarn of your husband socks the same as the grand child sweater???

[@thefruitfulhands]

They are similar but not the same color. I think the socks are definitely a little moodier. I just realized how similar they are!😂 ~Diana

[@Golden.5555]

Can you please give us the equation if we can't get gauge?

[@thefruitfulhands]

A special guest is coming soon to walk us through her approach to using your gauge to knit the pattern. ❤~Diana