Ep. 7 The Fruitful Hands Knitting Podcast

SHOW NOTES
Thanks for joining us! This week we're going through more of our in-progress and finished knits! Let us know what you’re working on in the comments!
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DIANA WEARING
Pattern: Simple Stripes by Suvi Simola
Yarn: Skiencocaine Colorful Palatte x2
DIANA'S FOs
Pattern: DRK Everyday Socks
Yarn: Chelsea Luxe Yarns
Colorway: Laguna Beach Set
DIANA'S WIPs
Pattern: Ochre Cardigan by Ambah O’Brien
Yarn: Nua Sport
Colorway: Frog on the Wall
Pattern: Charlotte Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge
Yarn: Jody Long Coastline
Colorway: 001 Shell
Pattern: Vanilla Socks on 9” Circulars
Yarn: Kay Litton Crazy Sock Lady
Colorway: Knitted Wit Sock
Colorway: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
DIANA PANTRY ADDITIONS:
@Yarnbyrds
@_lolodidit
@laBienAimee
@AislingYarns
@RusticOakSoaps
KAITY'S WIPs
Pattern: Navelli by Boyland Knitworks
Yarn: Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock
Pattern: Rhinebeck Roomies by Crazy Sock Lady
Yarn: Laughing Cat Fibers “Viva La Vida”
KAITY PANTRY ADDITIONS:
@magpiefibers
@yarnbyrd

[@theboxervillehomestead2147]

I have to share with you ladies since you spoke of the gentleman that was there for his fiancé’ . A couple years ago I kept asking my husband (now going on 37 years) what he wanted for his birthday…. He smiled and said “I want to take you to Tolt Yarn and Wool” and so we did. I have pictures on my Instagram of driving up, the excitement as I had never been there before. And maybe you’ve heard about Tolt? I know that years back it was mentioned quite a bit in different podcasts- Susan B Anderson went there at one point when she was in Seattle for a show. Anyways, that day is Just one of my happy memories of being the lucky recipient of this man to share life with.God is so good!

[@thefruitfulhands]

I have heard of Tolt, are they still in business? What a wonderful husband and memory! We are blessed! ❤Diana

[@jofrench2674]

Well ! That has been a day well spent! Watched all your videos in one go while knitting. Thoroughly enjoying your podcasts and your ‘tip’ to have lots of different projects to help stop hand pain is just what we need to hear! 🤣🤣🤣 thank you ladies 😘

[@tamibrown.21]

Always a joy to catch up with you beautiful ladies! Happy knitting!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you! 😊❤Diana

[@alovelyyarn]

You gals are one of my absolute faves! It's always so exciting to see an upload from you, even though it took me multiple days to watch the whole way through! (Summer and the garden!)

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you, Amber! Same, this time of year, time and attention are spread thin but I always love seeing your podcasts and your comments. ❤Diana

[@ruthannbull6515]

What a fun podcast. You are so friendly and knitting such beautiful things.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much ❤Diana

[@labraknit]

Love, love this podcast! I had my headphones and kept hearing that sweet baby voice and thought they were in the room with me. Love your sweater, Diana, esp. that pop of turquoise.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much for your sweet comments. Yes, one of our little ones was definitely letting us know he wasn’t happy. It’s always a struggle of whether to push through or stop recording. I definitely love color. ❤Diana

[@labraknit]

@@thefruitfulhands Thanks for pushing through. It shows a real life

[@debbietomkins2451]

Starting my Saturday morning watching you lovely ladies. I love, love, your beautiful stripped top. It looks lovely on you and I think I will have to knit it! Love the podcast and look forward to every episode as I love your accents. Happy knitting 😊

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you, Debbie! I do love my striped sweater if definitely makes me happy. Thank you for watching and putting up with our accents!😂❤Diana

[@Carlyw79]

Thank you for another great episode! That linen quill in that pink is *amazing* wish I was brave enough to knit myself a garment in that colour, can’t wait to see your progress! ❤

[@thefruitfulhands]

I have always loved that bright pink color. It is knitting up nicely and definitely makes me smile! ❤Diana

[@reillyjac]

Happy Saturday ladies. Love your podcasts and how wonderful that you get to share your hobby with each other. I have been an avid sock knitter for over 10 years so I am what you might call a sockaholic. Over 100 pairs and counting. I started out knitting TAAT and now I use 9” circulars for all my colorwork socks so I don’t have to worry about ladders. My favorites are ChiaoGoo and HiyaHiya. A designer that I also like in addition to Crazy Sock Lady is This Handmade Life. Her patterns are beautiful and most are $3.50. A bargain these days and more money for more yarn❤

[@thefruitfulhands]

I love Chiagoo and Hiya Hiya needles their tips are the best. I will definitely check out This Handmade Life for sock patterns. 100 pairs of socks you are a sock Pro! Thank you for your sweet comments. ❤Diana

[@joanhoward2710]

I enjoy your podcasts so much. I love the “design element “ on the heel of your sock. You may have started a new trend. 😊My dear husband will go with me to fiber festivals. He’s so supportive of my knitting obsession. 40th wedding anniversary coming up this fall.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Joan, happy early anniversary! What a wonderful husband to support your love of knitting. We shall see if this trend catches on! 😂❤Diana

[@pattihensley1159]

Love your striped sweater. I also saw it on Leslie’s podcast and got the yarn. I have been afraid to start it because I was afraid I wouldn’t have enough yarn Yours is beautiful. I love y’all podcast.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. That’s why I ordered the second set I didn’t want to play yarn chicken. I had some yarn left but not a lot. You could always make it shorter and shorten the sleeves. I love the sweater and Leslie’s podcast! ❤️~Diana

[@leisajames711]

It was wonderful to see you had another podcast! I’ve wanted to go to the Kentucky Sheep and Wool for a long time and recently got my knitting friends to commit to going next year. Maybe we will see you there. 🐑🧶🙂

[@thefruitfulhands]

Yes, I would love to see you at the KSWF next year! Already looking forward to it! ❤Diana

[@carolroy5435]

I luv your little "design element" on your sock!! You could totally start a new trend! 😅 Big squishy hugs for you both ❤xo 🇨🇦

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you, Carol! We shall see if this trend takes off! 😂😂❤Diana

[@PeaceLoveHarmoknit]

The shirt I was wearing was the Catmint. Loved the mention, hope to get to see you all again if you all are in the area or I am up your way!

[@thefruitfulhands]

I must remember, Catmint, I am hoping since I typed it I’ll remember! 😂 I would love to see you again, next time we must bring our knitting and have a sit and knit. ❤Diana

[@annmorris6732]

Your podcast is SO enjoyable! Love it and your attitude is contagious….you’re the Bes!❤

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ❤Diana

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

That pink on the salty air tee is gorgeous

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you! ❤Diana

[@LifeasMrsCooks]

I knit my first pair of socks because of summer sock camp last year. Her tutorial is so amazing and helpful. Thanks for making my Friday evening fun. I enjoy “hanging out” with you ladies.

[@thefruitfulhands]

I am amazed at how much I am enjoying knitting socks at the moment. The Crazy Sock Lady is awesome so inspiring to knit ALL the socks. 😂❤Diana

[@trudydelich2920]

I love seeing your podcast coming up in my feed. It means I am going to enjoy comfort and creativity all in one place! The family love is so apparent and such a blessing in our country today. Inspiration is rampant too! Thank you so very much.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Trudy, thank you so much for your kind words. Joy is contagious, right?! ❤Diana

[@graceyj7996]

Was so excited when you posted on IG that this was coming! Loveee watching you both soo much! I knit my first socks a few months ago with The Crazy Sock Lady on 9 inch and love it!

[@thefruitfulhands]

That is awesome! Do you have more socks on your needles? I really am loving sock knitting at the moment. ❤Diana

[@graceyj7996]

@@thefruitfulhands Yes! A pair of ribbed ones for hubby and Follow Your Path ones by The Crazy Sock Lady with gorgeous yarn from @stitchinwithyarn. I’m working on a cotton poncho but love something little in my hands like socks😊

[@deniseengel1451]

Thanks for the podcast. I love to knit socks. Enjoy seeing your wips and fos. I love the connection you two have. I love going to fiber fests and I it is so fun to see what others purchased. Those indie dyed yarns are gorgeous.

[@thefruitfulhands]

I’m definitely hopping on the sock wagon which surprises me so much! I love fiber festivals too being with so many like minded fiber lovers is so fun. I really love all the yarns I bought they are so lovey. ❤Diana

[@woolinmypocket1347]

I love your podcasts. It really made my day today. Thank you from one hugger to another x

[@thefruitfulhands]

Huggers are the best! Thank you for your kind words. ❤Diana

[@magpie195]

I so enjoy your podcast , such a beautiful connection between the two of you. Love the pink Salty Air tee, I started it this week too and am still working the lovely lace yoke - I am using a yarn called ‘ Old Gold’ , really enjoying it so far. Hope you have a great week 🌸

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you for watching and your sweet comments! I would love to know more about your yarn, Old Gold. ❤Diana

[@magpie195]

Hi Diana, I may have misled you - the colour of the yarn is a very rich old gold from a local dyer called Fiber Lily - it is on her super soft sock base 75% superfine Australian merino and 25% nylon 💕🌸

[@olciakubus]

I love your energy! Can’t wait to watch another episode! ❤

[@thefruitfulhands]

So sweet, thank you so much! We are having fun! ❤Diana

[@tammyredmon4703]

Love seeing your knits today! Beautiful sweaters!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much! ❤Diana

[@TheSablelou]

HAPPY FRIDAY TO ME! Just finishing my first pair of TAAT socks! Crazy Sock Lady is why I am doing my 2nd pair of socks! I joined the SSC and am making TAAT! I am 4 rows away from bind off!

[@thefruitfulhands]

Love The Crazy Sock Lady and her videos they are definitely inspiring me! ❤Diana

[@tinablair4277]

I think knitty nattys yarn cozy pattern is on ravelry. Thanks for another great episode ladies.😊

[@thefruitfulhands]

I will check out Knitty Natty’s yarn cozy for sure. Thank you for watching! ❤Diana

[@mynorthknitcorner]

You two are just so sweet❤Had such a wonderful time knitting "together" with you. This knitting community is just so wonderful. How amazing to be able to conect with people from all over the world😃 Thank you for another lovely episode🥰

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much! I love our community! ❤Diana

[@lindaspencer6547]

I love your podcasts! Thank you for the time and effort you give to bless us (and to the Grandpa who offers to watch the littles and to the husband who edits and uploads the podcasts, thank you all!) My knitting queue is exploding thanks to you two 😉. I probably a similar age to Diana (also a grandma) and often find the projects she selects to be of particular interest. My daughters who are more in Katie’s age group and also don’t have much knitting time, would love Kaite’s selections. I am in the want to love, but don’t, knitting socks. Diana, what brand 9” circulars do you use? Did you pick them for a reason or go with something someone recommended to you? If you have tried others, what made you select these? I feel like I’ve bought so many needles and would like to finally find the perfect fit. Thanks again. I can’t wait to one day catch your “live” and get to chat with you. You truly feel like friends.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Linda, such sweet words, thank you so much. The 9” circular sock needles are Chiagoo. This is the brand my LYS carries and I like Chiagoo tips. They definitely take some getting used to and I would definitely recommend the Crazy Sock Lady’s patterns/videos. I also like the Addi Rocket2 needles they are the ones that I’ve talked about that have texture on the needles. Kaity is definitely more classic with her knits and me, I’m all over the place!😂 Thank you so much for watching and your kind and thoughtful comments. ❤Diana

[@tammykrauss5573]

I made one of knitty Nadie’s yarn cozy’s and I love it. I plan on making more. Too many projects on the needles

[@thefruitfulhands]

I’m going to check our Nitty Naddy’s yarn cozy you are the second friend who suggested it and yes too many projects on the needles but even more yet to knit!! Not enough hours in the day! ❤Diana

[@patsycoats4061]

The Recreational Knitter podcast is having a Salty Air Tee KAL and she also has a Ralvery group.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Good to know! ❤Diana

[@kimplumer2122]

Love your podcast.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Thank you so much! ❤Diana

[@bek-bek-bek-bek]

You two are The Best ❤🧶 I got so excited to see that your new episode was there, and watched it over two sittings for maximum enjoyment (positive way to frame 'many interuptions' 😅). Thankyou.

[@thefruitfulhands]

Hey Bek! Yes, what a lovely attitude to have for maximum watching pleasure! I get so excited by your comments, friend! ❤Diana