Ep. 22 - The Fruitful Hands Knitting Podcast

Episode 22
Email Us at: [e-mail]
Find us on Instagram: Thefruitfulhands
Support the Channel through Ko-fi:
ko-fi.com/thef...
Address:
The Fruitful Hands
P.O. Box 286
Nicholasville, KY 40340
Diana’s Wearing:
Ranunculus by Knit Cafe Midori
Size 3
Juniper Moon Farm
Moonshine ~Sno Cone 08
Diana’s Works in Progress:
Flax ~TinCanKnits
Malabrigo ~Rios Worsted
Ravelry Red 611
Morning Coffee Socks ~ Kay Lipton, Crazy Sock Lady
Copper Corgi ~Fiber Studio of Savannah, GA
Southern Town Series ~St. Augustine
Kaity’s Wearing:
Ranunculus by Knit Cafe Midori
Camilla Fiber Co. Worsted “Chickory”
Kaity’s WIPs:
Rosa Little by Along Avec Anna
Caron Simply Soft “Neon Pink”
Mellon by Sari Nordlund
Magpie fibers swanky sock “lil bit bougie”
Hibernal socks by Summer Lee Knits
Woolberry “Pig Patootie” sock set
Helia by Joanna Ang
Malabrigo Rios “Ravelry Red”
Violeta by Claudia Q
Hey Sister Yarn Co. Fantastic “Char”
Woolberry suri “Whisper”
Pattern Mentions:
Perfect Newborn Socks by Tabitha Gandee
The winner of our #fallintoranunculuskal2023 is:
Claudiacampa1
Thank you to everyone who participated in our KAL!
We loved seeing all of your WIPs and FOs!

[@user-pg1cl8sq6l]

I love your podcasts. It is so nice to see a mom and daughter working together. Xx

[@TheSablelou]

Thank you so much! What a wonderful podcast! You both always brighten my day!

[@SueCoogee1]

Thanks Diane and Katie for increasing my knitting knowledge. Particularly helpful with the blocking as a new knitter.

[@shanamatteucci3980]

SPEAKING of The Felix! I made 2, then made the cardigan! Super terrific patterns. ❤❤❤

[@agillsfo]

Loving you guys! Here’s a tip that you probably know already-Amanda has a daily Vlogmas each day on KZbin! She is so sweet-you will love her!! ❤

[@8Gammie]

Beautiful ranunculus sweaters you have on. Lovely video.. Love you hair, Katy. I'm knitting wingless mittens for 2 granddaughters, and hats for 3 granddaughters. And, still working on bucket hats for gifts. you two just make my day. Sending love,hugs,prayers. (yes, want to see more of the advent boxes, Diana. .. please.

[@hollysweany4234]

Your podcasts are always a treat! ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Love watching you both as usual. x

[@barbpassalacqua3257]

So interesting. I made my granddaughter a Flax Sweater using the Neon Pink Caron yarn that Kaity is using.

[@carolynlambert6989]

🍒🎄⭐️🍒🎄⭐️ Thank you 🙏 going to have a ‘little snoop’ I too would just want to know, not have just to know 😅 although as a child I would get in such trouble ‘snooping’ everyone’s gifts 😂 I’m 66 yrs and still have this urge 🎄🎄🎄

[@thefruitfulhands]

Kindred spirits for sure!!!😂❤Diana

[@kathywise8772]

Diana - when you wrapped the Purls counter clockwise, you were creating twisted stitches. But then when you knit that stitch TBL (on the reverse side) the stitches became untwisted.

[@sandracroley9784]

This is what I was going to say, also. So Diana, you were correct, you did purl through the back loop 😊

[@MrsBEHorne]

Diana, it’s good to see you looking so well. I do hope you’re feeling stronger. I’ve got two Ingrid slipovers one my needles which need to be knitted for Christmas gifts. One needs to be finished by 18 December to get in the post/mail. The other by 26 December. I’m still hopeful that I can get them done! Emjoy celebrating Emmanuel - our God is with us this Advent, Diana and Katie. 💝

[@thefruitfulhands]

You can do it!! Yes, our God is with us! ❤Diana

[@cwanlin128]

I always love watching you both--you are so calm and sweet. Congratulations to Claudia for the gift of that beautiful yarn! Diana, your red Flax is adorable! I made myself one of those and I love it--although, in fingering yarn it seemed to take forever! I have Knit Companion and the Tin Can Knits App on my phone, but I don't have an IPad, so I don't use them much. Kaity, your sweaters are going to be gorgeous! I purchased 3 Advent sets (!!), so I am knitting an Ambah O'Brien pattern with one from JEMS Luxe Yarn, the pattern that came with the Fuzzy Goat box (Emma's yarn), and the last one from Royal Bee I'm just oohing over the yarn and goodies. I finished my holiday knitting of slippers for my family, so I'm knitting for myself now--the 2 Advent shawls, the Beachy Keen Shawl and a Clarke Pullover. Have a blessed holiday with your families!!

[@alip.9740]

Good idea! My sleeves get too long trying to gently squeeze out before rolling it in a towel. I have tons of those bags, I will be doing that from now on.

[@traci3007]

Your sweaters are beautiful! I just finished a ton of gift knitting so I’m treating myself to some self-striping Christmas socks. Thank you for a delightful podcast episode to keep me company ❤️

[@anneallen9947]

Thanks for another enjoyable video gals!😊 I listened whilst balling up some yarn for a planned sweater and got so involved listening that I messed up 2 balls when I didn't put some tension on the yarn. They got tangled around the ball winder 😂😂

[@thefruitfulhands]

So sorry about your winding snafu but so glad you joined us! ❤Diana

[@lindaspencer6547]

Another great episode and your Ranunculus’ look wonderful! I’m late to the party as I was full in on some gift knitting, but I’m working on my second Ranunculus now. It is so fun to see all the knits you have underway. Merry Christmas to you both!

[@francesm1704]

Oh sweet skein o mine is from Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada :) awesome yarn company❤ love both of your sweaters! And hope you both have an awesome Christmas.

[@thebooknitter]

Love to see your ranunculae together ❤ i am planning to make one soon i am working on my colorwork sweater after i finished the Joke. It is always so good to see you

[@teresabenson7759]

I just finished 6 matching colorwork hats for my 6 grandkids...same pattern , same white yarn, but all in different greens...totally out of stash! Now once my needles come, I am starting a cardigan for me!! Thanks for another great podcast!!!🎉

[@thefruitfulhands]

Amazing Teresa! ❤Diana

[@deniseengel1451]

Congratulations to the winner of the Ranunculus KAL. Such beautiful sweaters. Kaity, your daughter is so sweet at her knitting. I hadn’t seen the video on IG so I paused the podcast to go take a look. Diana, I think I am still “refining my knitting.” Happy Holidays to both of your families.

[@ruthannbull6515]

Loved knitting the Ranunculus sweater. I knitted 2 that month and one was for my local yarn shop. Love your podcast!

[@lindatiggelaar2798]

Katie when my sleeves feel to short or I’m cold I pop on my fingerless mitts and wear them as wrist warmers. I love it so much I made several pair. I don’t have thumbs just an opening so it works perfect. My favorite are my stripes mitts they match everything.

[@MiMiOnTheGoGo]

Thank you for sharing! 💜 I’m long limbed and almost all store bought tops leave my wrists out in the cold and looking odd. I often roll up a cuff, but that’s not great when chilly out. This is such a great idea, but it just never occurred to me. I may even have stash yarn from scarves or shawls so can now have matching wrist warmers. 🎉

[@paulam.5785]

I just had to pause your video to go see Kaity's little princess knitting. Oh my how darling is she. I just love watching you both. I find myself smiling through your episodes. Diane, I'm glad to see you feeling better too. ❤

[@anne-mareehern]

Thank you Girls for another enjoyable podcast. Thought you might be interested in viewing a podcast from Australia, Tash mentioned your podcast in one of her Episodes. The Podcast is called Mostly Knitting, Tash also has some really great tutorials. Wishing you & your family a wonderful festive season.

[@thefruitfulhands]

I love to watch Tash’s podcast she is so knowledgeable about knitting. ❤Diana

[@lanaparker293]

Beautiful red! Perfect for Christmas.

[@claudiacampa4774]

Thank you so much for hosting the KAL! I enjoyed participating. Your ranunculus sweaters are gorgeous!

[@carlaquigg462]

for jobless stripes, you can also knit one round with the new color, and then slip the first stitch of the second round.

[@patbossence8995]

Hi gals. I am in southwestern Ontario. Amanda of Sweet Skein o'Mine is located in Fredericton New Brunswick. She is currently doing Vlogmas on You Tube and you will love it! Enjoy your projects and tios!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Love her yarn, will check out her Vlogmas. ❤Diana

[@kendram7511]

I look forward to seeing the rest of your Advent yarn from Amanda - her yarn is so nice and her Vlogmas is cozy & fun!

[@annmorris6732]

I was binding off a ‘scrappy’ blanket for my granddaughter’s birthday while watching today. It was 220sts on US 8 and I’m approaching the end. I held fingering scraps with a single strand of Cascade Heritage in the color Snow. She’ll be 9 in two weeks and I finally stopped knitting at 5’ ( 50”wide x 60” long)!! When I’ve knit for her, which is often, I send along the remaining yarn and written instructions/dimensions/needle size etc. I don’t need to store and when my DIL and Son decide they’d like me to make something longer, which is mostly the case, they just return the item with all of the information. It makes it very easy for me. Loved the podcast and may knit her a Ranunculus in the spring. Have a wonderful week!❤

[@thefruitfulhands]

Great idea!! ❤Diana

[@trudydelich2920]

Enjoyed this so much. Diana, have you lost weight? Either that or this ranunculus is quite slimming on you. Motivation to make it! I finally at least got the pattern, but missed the KAL. Katie, I don't know how you find time to make all of the beautiful things. I just watched my 3 grands for four days and I was completely worn out. I had no time for anything. I am still recovering four weeks later! ha (I raised six and am wondering how I did it, but you are amazing!)

[@yaelschlick1496]

Thank you for your podcast. I was especially grateful for it this morning as I was awaiting results of a family member's surgery. . . always calming to knit and watch your episodes. So a big thank you!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Praying all is well with your family member. Knitting always brings me peace. ❤Diana

[@jayleendelrio2075]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your projects, you both make a great team. Kaity, I have a question, how did you add the short rows to the lower back of the sweater. I too, am long waisted and would love to add the short rows to my next Ranunculus😊

[@thefruitfulhands]

I’ll ask Kaity, I believe she just knits from the center back to a certain width and then turns and creates a turn stitch for short row and purls back to center back then purls the same amount past center back then turns work, creates Short row turn and then either knits 5 stitches past last short row stitch or before and repeats. I’m sure that’s clear as mud…..we will discuss in next episode!! Sorry, I haven’t done that personally unless the pattern called for it so I’m not sure, I’ll check it out and we will include it in the next podcast. ❤Diana

[@marcellewells7711]

Thanks for another lovely episode ladies xx Diana I loved your red ranunculus what weight yarn did you use and what size needle I just loved the look of it and I haven’t knit one yet and may give it a try over Christmas xx Thanks again xx

[@thefruitfulhands]

Red Ranunculas is Juniper Moon’s Moonshine, color way SnoCone, needle size main #8 and #6 ribbing. I think the weight is a worsted. I hope that helps. ❤Diana

[@marcellewells7711]

Thanks for that Diana xx Excited to see a new episode is due shortly xx

[@user-pg1cl8sq6l]

Hi can you put me in the right direction for the jumper you are wearing pls…sue uk xxxxxx