Ep. 28 - The Fruitfulhands Knitting Podcast

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hello Friends, We will announce the winner for the giveaway in our video Podcast! We won’t contact you directly. Thank you to those of you who let us know about the fake comments!! ❤ - Kaity and Diana

[@OllieandMay]

Congratulations on your 1st Pod Adversary 🎉🎉it has been fun! I have Enjoyed Every Episode 👏👏 Here’s to Many More ❤️❤️

[@jomeurer9444]

Glad you’re knitting again…flat! Yay! Love all your yarn….yummy comes to mind! I’m working on socks, hats my dear husband volunteered me to make, and about 4 blankets…all different patterns! Love it! ❤

[@judycarlsonlayton8458]

Enjoying your podcasts, getting the courage to try new things, even though I will be 70 in a few days. Never too late. I just finished shortie socks for my sweet hubby, who has size 13 feet.

[@MiMiOnTheGoGo]

Love love love watching you girls. Your sweet personalities and gracious attitudes are a blessing every single episode. You always inspire me to try new things. For “first sweaters”, I agree that a crew neck raglan is the way to go. Mostly for the fact that you can try it on as you go,but also to overcome gauge discrepancies and to decide for your body where it’s best to split for sleeves. They’re generally very forgiving. Another beginner tip-pick heathered yarn, as the color flecks camouflage stitches that aren’t perfectly even. You mentioned Very Pink Knits on KZbin-she is a wealth of knitting knowledge and has numerous tutorials. I’m sure she has a “knit your first raglan sweater” video. I go back to her for both new techniques and refreshers often. May you and your family have a blessed Easter.

[@ruthannbull6515]

I love your podcast. Such fun knitting. Glad you are knitting again Kaity. Have a wonderful week !

[@kellyyoung8103]

Couldn't agree more that knitting children's patterns is a great way to build up confidence for adult garments. I've just made a Lovenote by Tincanknits for my daughter and now I know all the techniques needed to make one for myself. Happy to hear that you've made it back to your knitting Kaity

[@sonyarodger28]

Hi Ladies, I'm here in Smiths Falls On 🇨🇦 I love watching you. You guys have quickly become on of my favorite podcasts. Congrats on ONE year! 🎉❤ Cheers! Happy Knitting!

[@dorothyrainey1141]

Happy Podiversary! I'm knitting a test knit Zigzag Zen Blanket for Anniina Juuti. I'm loving it and next I'd like to start little cardigans for my grandchildren. The two of you are so lucky to be close enough to share this craft with each other. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@mmaas4879]

CONGRATULATIONS on your 1 Year Anniversary 🎉 It makes my heart sing when your podcasts pop up on my notifications. Your projects are beautiful and inspire me to knit again, after losing my mojo. My Best Friend lives in Lexington and when I visited, I too loved Magpie Yarns. My Daughter lives very close to Nashville, so will look up Bliss Yarns on my next visit. Thank you for mentioning it!

[@dorajohnson2809]

Always enjoy sitting and knitting with y'all. ❤

[@carolturnerrd]

I am so very glad you are able to knit again ❤ The shawls are beautiful I also find both of you such a joy and inspiration. A quiet haven in a sea of uncertainty. 🥰

[@stephabbate]

Diana, your Yesteryear is stunning! So pretty with the Spincycle yarn in the yoke.

[@tracykrale8613]

You guys are such a joy to watch!! By far one of my very favourite channels to watch. Congratulations on being able to knit again, Caity!! I am working on my first Vertices Unite Shawl, and I just finished an Aaron’s Cardigan for my first grand baby boy that is due in September!! 🩵

[@loriflaglor5686]

Congratulations on your first anniversary! You have been a blessing. Looking forward to celebrating more anniversaries with ya’ll! ❤️

[@crittermomof2]

I just love your podcast and look forward to every episode. Currently, I'm knitting my husband a Grampa cardigan to match it grandson.

[@wfaythe]

So happy to hear that you are able to knit again...Love both of your sweaters that you are wearing

[@jacksheilaweber4322]

Hi ladies! So nice to visit with you. Katie your sewing looks great. Your daughter’s skirt is precious. In case you ever need a kids pattern Ellie & Mac and Love Notions are both great online places for kids patterns. Spring in Kentucky is the best!! Blessings!! Sheila

[@rachelbonner-ed5ux]

Congratulations on your first podcast anniversary! I love knitting with Miss Babs Yowza. It is a soft quality yarn, and its big yardage means fewer ends to weave in. Plus, it does not grow a lot when blocked in my experience.

[@anneallen9947]

Love that you're able to knit again Kaity ❤ I'm knitting a pair of 'Socks on a Plane' by Laura Linneman whilst on our sailing ⛵️ in the pouring rain here in Auckland NZ

[@Knitgirlmagic]

I’m glad you’re feeling well enough to start knitting again. Congrats on 1 year! 🎉

[@aprilflowers6288]

Thanks for the premier and happy knitting!

[@janicebnz1959]

Congratulations to both of you on your 1st year podaversary 🎉. I always enjoy watching your chatty podcast, it's like sitting with at knit night.

[@susanabelt1026]

Your podcast brings me so much joy! I laughed out loud when Diana said “ Kaitlin Jane”, spoken like a true mother😂. I am slowly knitting the antique flora sweater and the no frills, enjoying them both. …. Thank you for sharing your knitting!

[@sarahstanford3276]

Good evening ladies another wonderful episode, i'm stalled on a single malt for my husband at the moment, looking forward to feeling well enough to pick it up again 💖

[@tinacody4156]

So enjoy your podcast. You are engaging and personable and I get inspired each time!!

[@barbpassalacqua3257]

Always look forward to your videos. One of these days I will make it during a premiere. Thrilled to see Kaity able to pick up the needles again. Time flies. Working on wips, Gofleidio shrug and socks. Perfect Spring projects.

[@barbpassalacqua3257]

@user_you_won_DM Seriously?

[@life-thymesolutionsllc7257]

Always enjoy your posts! The green sweater is absolutely gorgeous! Sandra Stewart

[@davidmichellescott3180]

So enjoy your company and inspiration. Thank you.

[@labraknit]

Congratulations on one year! I think I have been watching from the beginning. Kaity, glad you’re back to knitting - you look great. Diana, Love all your WIPs. KnitCompanion has a bit of a learning curve but its s worth it - I don’t want to be without it, especially if there on are multiple projects on the needles ;)

[@suebaughman2440]

For spring I am knitting the Molly pullover by CoCo Knits. I have a milestone birthday tomorrow and decided I needed to challenge my brain. After I understood how Julie writes her patterns in Sweater Workshop, her book, and filled out the worksheet for the pattern, I realized how amazing her patterns are. I may never knit another sweater any other way. I enjoyed your videocast today.

[@Rachelacoop]

Happy 1st birthday! You two are a joy to watch (even my husband thinks so hahaha), and it is so fun knitting with you all!

[@crafting_christina]

Congratulations on your first birthday! 🥳I love watching you while knitting on my current project :) Thank you for bringing me so much joy! 🥰 hugs from Germany!

[@NYGram119]

Love you ladies. God bless you both❤.

[@kathym.7035]

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! It’s been such a pleasure watching you this year. Before beginning any new projects, I’ve decided to tackle the WIPs that are hiding in various boxes and bags. So far two have been completed, not sure how many more are lurking! 😂

[@kayciel3268]

Congrats on one year podcasting! Each of your sweaters are gorgeous!

[@kmsears1]

Enjoyed your podcast. Congratulations on your 1 year podcast anniversary. Your projects are always inspirational!

[@deniseengel1451]

Thanks Diana and Kaity. I enjoy your podcasts. I’m glad you are back to your knitting Kaity. I’m working on a poncho currently. I’m almost finished so I need to come up with another project soon. I have some mindless knitting of dishcloths going too. Happy first anniversary of your podcast.

[@heatherkather653]

Hi Ladies! Congrats on 1 year! I’m knitting socks for my mom for Mother’s Day.

[@carolroy5435]

Hi Ladies 👋 Congrats on your 1 year podiversary!! I'm an OG from the very beginning and it's been such a fun ride! I'm knitting the Riptide vest too out of &Make DK in the colorway Potion (blue). Katie, glad to see you can knit again 👏 Keep up the good work Ladies! I've enjoyed every one of your episodes, even though I can't make the premiere every time. AB 🇨🇦. ❤xo

[@deborahperry2303]

Congratulations on your year anniversary! Glad to see Katie knitting again!

[@sallyidso182]

Happy knitting from sunny Florida!

[@sun101rype]

Hello Lovey Ladies, I look forward to sipping my tea, plus knitting on my socks while I sit and watch your podcast. I am going to start my first sweater and I've chosen the Flax in a worsted wool. I am going to do my best to ,,,, as you said BE Brave and Jump in ! Prayers from Alberta Canada

[@rosythorn80]

Knit companion also has tutorials on KZbin for charted patterns and after learning how to combine them and use the “magic markers” it’s a game changer!!!! It takes some time to set everything up, but definitely worth it to make the knitting much smoother! Your knits are always beautiful! ❤❤

[@travelingpurls4989]

Congratulations on your Anniversary! I always enjoy knitting with you both!

[@gailallan3063]

Thank you for talking about easy first sweaters I wrote them all down ✔️ Love your podcasts Gail - Australia 🇦🇺

[@susansmith3264]

You ladies always have such a fun podcast! I just finished embroidering and sewing 10 little bunnies for my grandchildren. My current knitting project, besides the ever present pair of socks for car knitting, is a wildflower tee for my granddaughter’s birthday.

[@tamilag4]

Wow, a year already! Thank you for sharing. I have many things I'm working on, but most immediately, I am knitting three Izzy Dolls for my three grandchildren for Easter. Two little boy Izzies and one little girl Izzy.

[@CeeCeeCrafts]

Happy one year anniversary. I found your podcast very early on & have thoroughly enjoyed each episode. Beautiful work, as usual. 💕💕

[@QuietlyCraftyLindaC]

Congratulations on a whole year of podcasting! You all are a true blessing to those of us that watch. Thank you so much!

[@ssnider47]

Wow, a year of knit chat fun. I am knitting my first shawl, Slip Stitch Fun by Isabell Kraemer. I recommend this pattern, it is engaging, easy, and beautiful.

[@kimhallson9579]

Congratulations on your first full year I have watched you from the beginning and have loved every episode Thank you for sharing with all of us out here Watching from Manitoba Canada

[@triplesss7229]

I so much love a KY visit, having grown up in Breathitt County. So sweet! I like your variety of yarns and patterns and am glad you’re knitting again, Katie (I think?). I’d love to see spring in KY again.

[@bettebarnett9740]

I am enjoying your podcast. Congratulations have great week.

[@graceyj7996]

Hard to believe you started a year ago..I think I found you around episode 2. You have been fantastic since the beginning! Thank you for your sweater encouragement..starting with a child’s sweater sounds like a good idea to understand the construction. I never thought I’d learn to knit socks and was easier than I imagined. Also when I watch these videos I can click to the left side and see the chat comments from your live premier😊Also love the simple skirts Kaity is making…you can also make from vintage pillowcases with elastic run through the bottom hem…haven’t made any but bought a few at a craft sale. They are perfect for pulling on with a tee as an alternative to shorts in the warmer weather..and if made from vintage pillowcases they are already been washed and dried many times😊

[@gabyknits7960]

Congratulations on your first year Anniversary. I'm knitting the Caramel sweater by Petite Knit. It's an easy raglan sweater. I love your podcasts and the relationship you two have. It's such a joy to watch.

[@theboxervillehomestead2147]

I am just starting the Stockholm slipover . Enjoyed our knitting time together very much!

[@Macasmum]

Happy anniversary 🎉. You two are such fun to watch. I've gone down the sock rabbit hole this summer.🧦🦘🧑‍🌾

[@kimsymonds1054]

Thank you for another great podcast. I love spending time watching you share your projects. I am currently trying to finish up my winter knits so I can move on to something for spring . 😊

[@danamiller1310]

Happy Anniversary! Love watching y’all. Glad you can knit again Katy!🎉

[@Marnie421]

Thanks for another great podcast….your both so lovely.

[@marciajohnson9210]

I love your podcast, you are such a blessing.

[@joyceripianzi]

I’m knitting the snowy forest sweater. Cute baby bump❤

[@trudydelich2920]

Hello again from northern MN! So glad you wore the Monday sweater again. I have been debating between 3 of PK sweater patterns and you pushed me over the edge, Kaity. Love that color work pattern, Diana. It might push me over the edge to do colorwork too. Thank you!

[@kimcarter9227]

Congratulations on your first year! I've really enjoyed watching the two of you this past year and love the beautiful knits.

[@patriciahall8733]

I am knitting my first sweater for myself. For at least the last 50 years I have been knitting sweaters, socks,hats mittens, etc., for everyone in my family except myself. My husband said, it is time I knitted something for me besides socks, and he is correct. I would have really appreciated having a daughter, but God saw fit to give me two boy and a grandson. All boys and then just me. But honestly, I have been so blessed, so not going to complain. I love your podcast, thank you so much for your time and all the work to make these podcasts for the rest of us to enjoy. Gods Blessings to you both and your nice big family ❣️

[@melissaemery8686]

I really enjoy your videos and seeing you both encourage one another to try new things. I have avoided patterns that call for short rows because they just seem too complicated. Then I found a poncho pattern that I just had to make. On the first try I messed up but I pulled it out and tried again and did it. There’s such a sense of accomplishment in that! Congratulations on one year!🎉

[@marianmaher4real]

Happy 1st year! 🎉🥳 Wishing you many more. I just adore watching both of you. Kaity glad your knitting mojo is back. 👏

[@lwright622]

I'm currently knitting a pair of socks out of Felici. I had so much in my stash and this one is striping in Easter colors. I just finished knitting 3 animals from Ed's menagerie for my grandchildren. I'm going to put them in their Easter baskets. Happy Easter to both of you. He is Riisen!

[@user-gk2tp7lz5v]

Congratulations on your first year of podcasting, I have watched you since your first podcast 😀

[@jordanchase2153]

Love watching you ladies! I’m knitting the vertices unite shawl to use some single skeins in my stash! I hope you guys have a lively spring!

[@Reknits4me]

So enjoy knitting with you. Just love all you knit. I am working on a pair of Swiss Dot Shorties and the Edgar Vest. Congrats to you both!

[@sarahroberts5530]

Congratulations on your first anniversary! 🎉 I am knitting up some “Good Bear” stuffies for my grandbabies Easter baskets.

[@AndreaS24017]

Congrats on the milestone! Love all the stories and knits you share!

[@marianneadkins406]

Congratulations on your one year anniversary!! I absolutely adore watching your podcast ❤

[@annagreen3250]

I love Isabella Kramer Patterns!!!

[@dawnmason5082]

Congratulations on your 1 year podiversary 🎉 I always love watching your podcast 🧶😁

[@knitssinprogress]

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary .. love seeing your knits …

[@aknitlife]

Congratulations on your 1st podiversary, Katy & Diana! Thanks for the knitting company! Love your lovely knitting projects! I am knitting on my second Salty Air Tee for spring. Last year, I knitted my first one. I love it so much that I’m knitting another. I don’t have a lot of spring sweaters so I am also knitting on my second Coloring Book Raglan shirt sleeves while waiting for more wool to come so I can finish my Salty Air Tee. I learned how to knit sweater two years ago during the pandemic. I knitted a few long sleeve sweaters and last year started to knit some sleeves tees for spring/fall! Continue success with your awesome podcast! Happy knitting! ❤

[@Carlyw79]

Congratulations on 1 year of your podcast! Really enjoy watching and hearing from you ❤

[@leitesta1725]

Happy Podiversary!! 🎉 I am so thrilled for y’all. And so glad Kaity is knitting flat 😊 and I am so excited to see your test knit Diana! Ok - what have y’all been reading?? I made a recommendation and am on pins and needles to know if you’ve read it and if you liked it!! It is the Thursday Murder Club series from Richard Osman ❤ see y’all soon!!

[@juliarutherford6592]

Happy Spring! I much enjoyed your podcast. I am working on La Bandana by Aimee Gille using her yarn Alix (named after her daughter). Last weekend I spent a few days with Aimee at Black Mountain Yarn Shop. What fun!

[@nicolemiles9863]

You guys are a joy to watch!

[@janlizKnit5968]

Congratulations! Been watching from beginning! I learned how to support spindle spinning this pass weekend and can't stop now. I was determined!

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

Congratulations on one year! 🎉 I’ve been enjoying you ladies since the beginning!

[@luciaevangelho4593]

Congratulation on your one year anniversary! Really enjoy each episode!

[@reneeparker5375]

As always, love you ladies. I knit and you all chat; it’s the perfect combination. Seeing Katy’s raglan really makes me want to knit one too. I’ve been on a drop shoulder kick for a while and feel it’s time for a change. Thank you both for all of the inspiration.

[@maryjanemason7290]

Great post ladies, love watching you so much. I'm trying hard to finish up my winter knits. One is the Eva Cardigan from Petite Knits, one and 1/2 sleeves to go. The second is the Coorie In Poncho, I'm loving this knit, it's a real therapy knit! 🤣 Knitted on it as I watched you today. Have a blessed Easter!

[@lisasmith1565]

I really enjoy watching y'all 😊, I've been here from the start. I taught my self to make socks because I'd always wanted to and I've not made anything else. The lady at my lys wants me to branch out, but for now it's plan vanilla socks,but I like to play with the colors.

[@bernadettemensen7562]

I really enjoy your podcast, nice to see Mother and daughter knitting together.All the best from Alberta Canada🧶💐🇨🇦

[@knittielynnie]

So glad that you're able to knit again, Kaity! Congratulations on your one year podiversary. ❤

[@erinred5295]

I'm finishing a raglan sweater right now. A new-to-me technique for a neater collar is doing a crochet slip stitch around first and then picking up stitches through the back loops.👍

[@patbossence8995]

Congratulations! I am knitting the Soho Blouse by Caidree in a gorgeous light plum colour. Love your projects!

[@kimplumer2122]

I’m making a Sille Vest by Petite Knit and a couple of Sophie Scarfs. I’m loving vest making so I’ll get the Riptide Vest. It’s so cute.

[@skhoyt6024]

Congratulations on one year! I’ve been following for a few months and loving it. I just finished a crochet baby blanket for a baby shower that was last weekend. Now I’m participating in a MKAL by Paper Daisy Creations, making a cowl. Also a pair of socks, Beachcomber Socks by Kay Jones, and there’s always a dishcloth on the go from the email subscription by The Kitchen Sink Shop.

[@barbh7789]

Love the podcast. Happy podaversary. Keep them coming.

[@susiepaunan7190]

Love your year of podcasting together! I’m currently knitting a pair of socks for a dear friend. Coffee Talk socks by Tracie Millar of the Grocery Girls. It’s my go to sock pattern!

[@lynnmcentire4014]

I’m working on a cotton Mazae and an Eyelet Lace yoke light. Glad Katie is feeling better!

[@emilylee9441]

Congratulations on your one year anniversary. I wish I could have joined in on the premiere.

[@TheRaeRae13]

It’s been fun following along with your podcast over this past year! Here’s to another great year! I’m working on the Weekender Crew right now!