EP 4: Knitting, major weight loss, PTSD, Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome, oh my! 🙈 | knitting podcast

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

I am wearing Chain Sweater by Pope Vergara and Austin is wearing Interference by Maxim Cyr. 🥰 AND any rudeness or fatphobic nonsense in the comments will be promptly deleted. We don’t tolerate that here.

[@pauletteweiss3479]

Wow, you two have been through a lot. Kudos to you both for being so positive and upbeat. Your knits were lovely.

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

Thank you for your kind compliment! We’re feeling pretty good these days! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@pauletteweiss3479]

@@knittingwithlizandaustin Well, knitting can be pretty therapeutic so, there is that. And definitely enjoyed it.

[@sewcellosusan8664]

You guys are a treasure trove of inspiration in so many ways.

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

That is quite literally one of the kindest things anyone has ever said to me. Thank you so much!

[@vickishaw374]

Definitely my new favourite podcast!!

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

So glad you loved it!!

[@jmcarella001]

You guys rock. Chronic med-resistant depression and complex PTSD come with bingeing sugar and overspending (on things like yarn...!) for me, so i really appreciate your openness and authenticity in sharing your journey (and your knitting!) See you next time 🧡

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

@@jmcarella001 thank you for sharing! Hugs! We definitely understand how debilitating it can be. I, Liz, am a guilty yarn overspender!! You only live once!! (Dramatic and enabling, but knows she has a little problem worth monitoring lol)

[@VicandWes]

I have Cerebral Palsy and knitting is my escape so is reading

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

I really appreciate that you feel like you can share that with me. I want this to be a space for friends where we can all just be real. I love that these beloved hobbies and pastimes are freeing for you, as they are for me too! ❤️

[@AlwaysYarnFirst]

That blanket is amazing!

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

Thank you so much!! I hope to have it done by Christmas! ❤️

[@juliedavies8145]

I've now caught up with all your podcasts, you two are great ! Down to earth great couple who have a positive outlook on life. Congratulations on meeting your challenges with such enthusiasm and reaping positive outcomes for yourselves and your young family. Loved those crochet blankets, Stylecrraft is awesome yarn I've used it for several blankets from Attic24. Ordering from Woolwarehouse is great, even from Australia ! Can't wait for the geft knit episode! I've just finished the GoGo Dynamo shawl and loved it !

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

So sweet! Thank you, we’re glad you’re enjoying the journey! I’m sure your Go Go Dynamo is SO cool! I love how everyone’s turned out!

[@mmeharriet1538]

Love your Holst cardigan WIP. The colour really suits you. Also love knitting with Plotulopi and I’m lucky to have all the colours in my stash. Very entertaining podcast with you two! Thanks, Claire from Ireland

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

Thank you! The cardigan is a delight! I was so surprised at the difference in thickness with plotulopi and Nutiden! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@ali.moon.]

Omg the intro is amazing!! You know what I love about your podcast? I feel like I’m just sitting with my friends while you talk about your life and your knits. It’s so nice to spend time with both of you! Thank you for putting this episode together, absolutely loved it. You both are so charming and fun ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

I am so so happy you feel that way! It’s exactly what we wanted, for people to feel comfortable and like they are just chilling with their friends! ❤️❤️❤️

[@camilladiderichsen6349]

Thanks for a great episode. Everything you've been through and you have your lovely mood, it's so fantastic. I'm looking forward to episode 5🥰

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

So sweet!! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! ❤️❤️❤️

[@knittingsciura]

Another great episode from you guys, a wonderful knitting couple ❤ You are an example for all of us ❤❤

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

@@knittingsciura thank you!! 🥰

[@jbobz]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I want to comment for now!! When I get home I definitely Going to watch!!

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

@@jbobz ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jbobz]

@@knittingwithlizandaustinAnother great episode! Your aunt Jeanne is going to be ecstatic when she gets that blanket!! Man, that is awesome!

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

@ yes I cannot wait to get it to her!

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

Wishing you both the best love your podcast just found it at 1:30 in the morning after my kitty woke me up because I left the bathroom door closed, her potty is in there as well, lol.

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

@@Serenity-fu8xz thank you!! Haha I get that. Our Rory often yowls in the middle of the night…usually for food or zoomies. Anywho, we’re glad you’re here!

[@cjrichmond6102]

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

hi!! thanks for hanging out with us ❤️

[@sew_So_beautiful]

Is the Holst Garn Super soft itchy next to skin? And how about when held with something else, like Lucia or Titicaca? Our local yarn store is holding a pre-order, and I really like some of the Super Soft colours, but I'm afraid to try it in case it is itchy.

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

That rustic itchy feeling vanishes once washed. They say it has to do with the spinning oil. Everyone is so so different though, and I do consider myself sensitive…so in my opinion I think you would be okay…but I’m not you so I cannot say for certain. I have it held with Lucia and am very happy with it!

[@anna-gewecke]

Dietetics!

[@knittingwithlizandaustin]

@@anna-gewecke yep!