Ep. 21 - The Fruitful Hands Knitting Podcast

Episode 21
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Nicholasville, KY 40340
Diana’s Wearing:
Some Kind of Wonderful ~Susan B. Anderson
Scarf knit out of kit from Barrett Wool Co.
Finished Objects:
Bean and Olive ~Andrea Mowry
Size 5
Malabrigo ~Arroyo
093 Fucsia 058 Borrajas
Works in Progress:
Ranunculus ~ Knit Cafe Midori
Size 3
Juniper Moon Farm
Moonshine ~Sno Cone 08
Mariechen ~Isabelle Kramer
Yarn: LITLG Highland DK
Pirouette
Friend to Friend ~Leslie Friend
Hue & Me ~Two of Wands, Joann’s
Magic Hour 108AD Denim Blue
Ozone 105AQ Lighter Blue
Flax ~TinCanKnits
Malabrigo ~Rios Worsted
Ravelry Red 611
Vanilla Socks ~CrazySockLady
Christmas Yarn
West Yorkshire Spinners
Book/Netflix
All the Light We Cannot See
Anthony Doerr
Patterns mentioned:
Carbeth Sweater by Kate Davies
Kaity’s Wearing:
Lyon sweater petite knit
Double sunday almond and sailor in the dark
Kaity’s FO:
Ranunculus by
Camila Fiver Co worsted “Chickory”
Kaity’s WIPs:
Hibernal socks by Summer Lee Knits
Woolberry “Pig Patootie” sock set
Mellon by Sari Nordlund
Magpie fibers swanky sock “lil bit bougie”
Rosa Little by Along Avec Anna
Caron Simply Soft “Neon Pink”
Kaity’s Dream knitting:
Helia by
Malabrigo Rios “Ravelry Red”
Violeta by Claudia Q
Hey Sister Yarn Co. Fantastic “Char”
Woolberry suri “Whisper”
RANUNCULUS KAL:
Use #fallintoranunculusKAL2023 on Instagram to be entered for the giveaway.
Don’t have Instagram or your page is private? That’s ok! Email us a picture of your Ranunculus with the subject ‘Ranunculus” and we will add it to our instagram for the drawing!
VIOLETA KNIT ALONG:
Use code fruitfulvioleta for 50% off the Violeta Pullover on Ravelry!
KAL goes through the end of January.
Podcasts mentioned:
@a lovely yarn
@sari_n

[@traci3007]

I get such a warm feeling in my heart when I watch you ladies! Thank you for spreading so much joy and sharing your beautiful knits! ❤

[@loriflaglor5686]

I have just watched ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ too! It was great. I cried at the end when everyone was so excited to see our American soldiers arrive. I’m not sure that the world still has that opinion of the USA. So sad. So grateful that you are doing well, Diane!

[@EileenK64]

Wonderful to see you two again, and that you are recovering well Diana. Love your hair Katy, before and after your haircut! Someday I will participate in a sweater KAL with you, the timing hasn’t ever been right for me. God bless you both.

[@TheSablelou]

So happy to see you! With having the holidays and work am having to watch you in pieces! Love all your projects! So glad you are doing well! Answered prayers!

[@teresabenson7759]

Thanks for another great episode!! Love watching you both!!

[@graceyj7996]

So glad you are back! Diana I’m so happy you are on the mend and Kaity I love your hair! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday!

[@dianematchett5755]

I believe the TO at the end of EWEKNIT stands for Toronto, the city in which the shop is located.

[@chet1051]

LisaR : Happy Thanksgiving & enjoy every blessing you two share - it was so sweet to see so much love and gratitude . you both were simply glowing !

[@susancutt5726]

So happy to see you both! Sending wishes for continued healing Diana. Kaity I love your haircut. Always enjoy seeing your projects. I finished my ranunculus for my daughter ( Christmas surprise) and I’m also starting a red one. I can’t wait! I love that sweater! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@findingthejoyalways]

Lovely to spend some time with you ladies today… be blessed xx

[@michaellecausley5859]

Yay! So glad to see you and to know you are on the mends!

[@annettebowersox1976]

Thank y’all for sharing ❤

[@Golden.5555]

The red sweater is gorgeous 😍

[@gabyknits7960]

Thank you for mentioning the Netflix program. I also watched "All The Light You Cannot See'" and read the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. My husband loved them both as well. I love all your projects. Hoping to do some fun knitting in the new year. At the moment it's all about the Christmas gifts for me. The shawl by Susan B Anderson is stunning! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families.

[@cwanlin128]

I always enjoy your sweet podcasts!! Diana, I pray for your continued recovery and a healthy 2024!! Kaity, I love your Lyon sweater!! And, your haircut looks great! I have not done jogless stripes--I usually just live with them as they are. Diana, your granddaughter's sweater is adorable, and Kaity, that pink!! Wow!! How lovely that your kids want you to knit for them. I have to limit myself to 2 projects or I get overwhelmed. I am making a sweater and a shawl at the moment. I LOVE All the Light We Cannot See!! It is one of my all-time favorite books. I also enjoyed the Netflix series, but the book was so much better to me--more suspenseful. Have a most blessed Thanksgiving!!

[@ruthannbull6515]

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm working on Christmas socks for my 5 grandchildren. Thankfully they are still small. Working on sock #8 so I'm getting ❤there. I have the pattern for the Violeta sweater. I'm getting the yarn on Saturday. Love all your knitting and ❤that pink. Have a wonderful week.

[@thebooknitter]

Love your proyects I am looking to cast on a ranunculus soon still deciding on the yarn❤ I am glad Diana is doing fine and love the haircut Kaity 🎉

[@melaniemurphy7045]

That hot pink yarn is what my Grandson picked out for a sweater. lol! He wants The Christopher Robin Jacket in Hot pink with Black buttons and pocket flaps. So, that is what I’m knitting him. (He’s 3 and I hope he doesn’t out grow it before I finish it).

[@michelleforche3389]

You ladies should check out the free pattern Mini Gansey Sweater through Jimmy Beans wool. It is adorable and looks like an interesting knit for one of your littles. I LOVE your podcast!

[@thefruitfulhands]

That sweater is so cute!! Thanks for the recommendation! I'll have to add it to my list! - Kaity

[@jacksheilaweber4322]

Hi ladies! Happy, happy Thanksgiving!! So glad to see Diana doing so well. Prayers for continued healing. All the best to you both! Sheila

[@alisonfoster7566]

Ladies, so happy to see you again. I have missed you guys! Diana, so thankful that things are on the up and up for you. Katie, love your new “do”! New hair cuts are so fun. Enjoyed your podcast. Thank you for sharing your time to teach and guide me in my knitting. Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@hollysweany4234]

Happy Thanksgiving. 🍁 That bright pink is amazing. I may need a sweater in that. 🧶❤️

[@melissaemery8686]

I’m with Katie on the jogless stripes. The video I watched said to knit around and then slip a stitch with the old color.

[@adeleb7753]

beautiful scarf and sweaters :))

[@susannegulde5725]

I really enjoyed this episode! I live in east central Indiana, and have a good friend in Lexington...maybe we'll meet someday. All the best...❤🧶

[@thefruitfulhands]

Susan, I would love to meet up someday! ❤Diana I’m sure Kaity would too!

[@magpie195]

Lovely to see you both again- please take care of yourself Diane during the busy times ahead and continue to recover ❤. Your hair and jumper look lovely Kaity, congratulations on a wonderful finish! 🌸🌸

[@pattihensley1159]

Happy Thanksgiving, great podcast!

[@suemarquardt475]

Happy Thanksgiving you two.

[@Hollypurls]

I’m with you on the bottom up sweaters. I think the problem is a bottom up sweater starts with a long slog of knitting a tube with not much else happening. With a top down, even with simple stockinette, you’re still seeing a sweater shape emerge which is exciting.

[@klaskelangford8324]

Patty Lyons has some great tutorials on joggless stripes for single and multiple stripes

[@monicascrap]

Another great podcast! So many great projects and inspiration! FYI the TO as in EweknitTO stands for Toronto - T.O. is like a short form or nickname for the city.

[@OllieandMay]

Hello Ladies So Good to see you both. You’re looking Well Diana, So Pleased your Surgery went well. Love your hair Kaity. Another Enjoyable podcast, love all your knits. Take Care xx❤❤

[@craftingkirsty]

Fab video as always 😊

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

So glad your surgery went well and you are on the mend, Mrs. Diane. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Katie, I love your hair cut!

[@kimcarter9227]

What Kaity did in her jogless stripe is the method Very Pink Knits shows in a tutorial video. It is the stitch below.

[@loriloding9999]

Love your hair Kaity! Happy Turkey Day to both of you and your family!

[@PamKnitsToo]

I’m always happy when I see a new podcast from you two. You are both amazing knitters and I love seeing your yarn choices and your projects. Please have a wonderful Thanksgiving ❤

[@sabinebauerle7655]

Always love your episodes and am glad that you’re doing so much better.

[@lenakatrineien8418]

I absolutely love your podcast, you’re so sweet 🥰 so many beautiful projects 😍

[@Golden.5555]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@marnieleemckay5751]

Hi I knit my great grandsons each a flax and found the neck opening was too wide so I picked up stitches around the top and added a bit more ribbon and that really helped if I make another I will cast on less stitches for the neck ribbing. … just thought I would share that with you. I enjoyed your podcast once again.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much Marnie for the heads up. I had to rip out my first sweater attempt. My second attempt I downloaded a pattern update and they had two collar options one you skip the collar and add it on later so that you can adjust the width so that is what I’m going with, I’ll let you know how that turns out. ~Diana ❤

[@mymakingadventure]

Kaity, your little girls sounds like mine! “Mama why don’t you work on my sweater now?”

[@thefruitfulhands]

Yes!! It is the sweetest!! - Kaity

[@TheKnittyKats]

I so love watching you too. I love your bold and strong faith that you unapologetically share with us. Diana - your large flower knitting bags are so lovely. A reflection of you. I hope you both have a lovely Thanksgiving with your family. Feel better soon Diana. Cheers from the 🧶 🐱.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much friend! I am blessed.❤

[@deniseengel1451]

Glad your surgery went well and you are into your recovery. Also glad to hear your mom is feeling better too. Love your new haircut Kaity. I loved the book All the Light We Cannot See. Your mention of it makes me want to re-read it. Thanks for the heads up on the series. I love the start of your headband Kaity. I’m not much of a hat wearer so a headband would be a perfect project. Love you two together. As always wonderful FO’s and WIP’S. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@maryoconnell35]

I am so glad that your surgery went well and wishing you a speedy recovery, Happy Thanksgiving to both of you and your families, have a lovely day xx☘☘☘

[@egoreknits]

Did you know that the woman who played the part of the girl in All The Light We Cannot See is actually blind? Also, she is not an actress. Or at least was not before this part. I still need to read the book. I enjoyed the Netflix version of the story.

[@thefruitfulhands]

I saw an interview with the young lady who played Marie, she was lovely and did an amazing job for her first role. I’m starting the book again and I also got the audio so that I can listen while I knit.😊❤~Diana

[@diannedolha2318]

Re: EweKnitto - Toronto, Canada is abbreviated as TO, I think that is what the to after the knit store's name, Ewe Knit, stands for. :)

[@pamroberts4209]

Hello ladies, just wanted to drop a line to say how much I enjoy your podcasts! Beautiful FOs, lovely chats I am here for it all. Happy Thanksgiving! 🥰🇨🇦

[@gailgreen6873]

Pretty hair katy

[@CarofromKent]

Happy Thanksgiving from the UK where tomorrow is just another Thursday!

[@8Gammie]

So happy your surgery went well and you are on the mend. More prayers for that. Kaity, your hair is adorable.. love it! I love your discussions over techniques.. Really great. Your sweater look wonderful, Kaity!! the little heart sweater.. so, so cute! Everything was so amazing, thanks for a great video. you 2 are a treasure. Happy Thanksgiving with love,hugs,prayers.

[@klaskelangford8324]

Loved the book and movie: All the Light We Cannot See: so well done!

[@kimcarter9227]

All The Light series was wonderful!

[@francesm1704]

Pretty Christmas socks! I have that same yarn on hold at my LYS. WYS candy cane ;) it’s pretty! Love all of your finished objects and wips. You both are such an inspiration ❤

[@tamilag4]

Oh my goodness! I don't recall hearing you say where in Kentucky you live. I have a niece who lives in Nicholasville. She is a photographer at Taylor Made Farms.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Oh! That's not far at all! What a small world! - Kaity

[@suzieqknitz3118]

The Tibetan cloud yarn company is pronounced “My-yak” Myak yarns :)

[@kathyradic3368]

Happy Thanksgiving Kaity and Diana and families. Good news on your surgery Diana. I'm sure you are glad that is behind you. Very lovely knits by both of you as always. I am almost finished with my Ranunculus. Just have to try it on and see how the sleeve length is looking. I think I can knit a few more inches and make it a 3/4 length sleeve. Thanks for the KAL. It made me finally knit my first Ranunculus.

[@klaskelangford8324]

Knitting the Violeta and loving it! So glad you're on the mend and your mom is doing well too. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@dianehill4043]

Happy Thanksgiving- from Alabama

[@kleediker1]

I always second guess myself with the names of the Greek muses because there’s the correct way to say them and then New Orleans came up with COMPLETELY different pronunciations. Calliope St is Callie-OPE. 😂 I’d love to knit socks for my niece who will be 2 in Feb. Do you have any sock pattern recommendations for toddlers? My 9 year old is in small adult sizes and I didn’t knit socks when she was a baby!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Andrea Mowry has the DRK Everyday sock pattern that has sizes for baby to adult. I’ll ask Katy what pattern she has been using for here daughter on the nice podcast…..if I can remember. 😂~Diana

[@kendram7511]

So glad you’re doing well in your recovery, Diana! I have that same Christmas project bag and also have Christmas socks in mine. I’m curious how you do your heels on 9 inch circulars- I typically do afterthought but would love a quicker method. Kaity, your hair looks so cute. I do the same jogless stripe method as you, but no idea if it’s correct 😂

[@thefruitfulhands]

I use double points or magic loop for the heal flap and the toes. I tried using the 9” and it was extremely fiddly. I haven’t tried the afterthought heal but I’ve used it before so I might give it a try. ~Diana

[@agillsfo]

I just love you two, and I pray for you each day, Diane!! I have a question: I’m knitting a red Ranunculus just like yours and in same yarn! Do you soak it and then block- or how are you. Locking this sweater? Thanks sooo ❤ much for letting me know! Gosh bless you and all in your family!! Angela from Virginia (but I was born in Kentucky!)

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hi Angela, Thank you so much for the sweet comments. I did soak my sweater in a little wool wash. When it was finished soaking I held the sweater against the side of the little tub I sock it in while I drained it because it is very heavy at this point and I didn’t want to stretch it out. I then gently placed it in a lingerie bag and spun it in my washing machine. When it was finished spinning I removed it of the bag and placed it on my drying mats and laid it out to the appropriate size. I hope this helps. ~Diana

[@agillsfo]

@@thefruitfulhands thanks so much! That’s what I do with all my wool sweaters, but have never knit a purely alpaca sweater so wanted to know if you followed the same procedure. Prayers continue for your complete healing! ❤️‍🩹