ep9 | Trip to Ukraine and a new cashmere project

A very personal and emotional episode. Watch me talking about my trip back to Ukraine and a new yarn collaboration on my needles. Includes unique footage of a natural stream washing machine called "Valylo".
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Soundtracks used in this episode -
Koliadnyky of Kryvorivnia - Jaw Harps
Hutsulska melodia na trembiti by Unknown
Hutsulska melodia na tzumbalah by Unknown

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

How thrilling to be able to see the beautiful fibers and blankets for sale, just hanging out front of houses in Ukraine. That must be lovely! My heart hurts for you and all the people of Ukraine, wishing the conflict ends yesterday. ❤

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you so very much 🙏❤️‍🩹

[@robinmurphy6554]

It was so interesting to see the natural washing process of the wool - I have never seen anything like that. I also thoroughly enjoyed the traditional embroideries. You are so fortunate to have women in your family to share their artwork and keep the heritage alive. Thank you so much for giving us a peek at the traditional Ukrainian crafts. Just beautiful.

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, Robin! I’m very happy you enjoyed it! I hope to keep the craft tradition running in the family☺️

[@СветланаСагайдак-н9ш]

Буде неймовірно красива вишиванка! Чудовий влог!

[@TetiLutsak]

Дякую дуже!

[@palaklein]

Dear Teti, thank you so much for sharing your trip, culture and art. I really loved seeing all the embroidery, so special and beautiful. My heart goes out to your country, God bless you all and give you strength. ♥

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much 🙏💔

[@joannaang984]

Thank you for introducing Ukrainian crafts in this episode. I'm so impressed with the embroidery work done by your grandma and mum. (I'm living not too far away from you 😊)

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, I’m happy you enjoyed it! Where do you say you live?

[@joannaang984]

@@TetiLutsak I live in Capelle a/d IJssel :)

[@TetiLutsak]

Such a small world, Joanna! The area around you must be beautiful 😍

[@joannaang984]

@@TetiLutsak It's alright here..kind of quiet and peaceful. I've been to Haarlem sometime ago and it's beautiful. Looking forward of your next podcast, Teti! Your designs are beautiful.😘

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much 🤗 I’ll bring a lot of beautiful footage from Veluwe✨

[@konstantinadimina2909]

Beautiful traditions! Thanks for sharing🙂

[@TetiLutsak]

Thanks for watching! I’m happy to share🤗

[@tirowalli]

Sooooo interesting!!! Thank you.

[@TetiLutsak]

You’re welcome ☺️ glad you enjoyed it!

[@joanwhiting546]

Wow, beautiful ❤

[@TetiLutsak]

thank you very much!

[@TheBabs000]

Wow! What an amazing video! Thank you 🙏🏼 I love the blankets !!😲❤️

[@carolbulmer8253]

Teti, thank you so much for sharing your Ukrainian heritage. The embroidery done by your Grandmother is exquisite. I suggest that you find a Ukrainian seamstress to sew the blouse for you. Also, I love new sweater design❤️

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, Carol! I’m actually more inclined to sew it myself. Traditionally girls and women embroidered and made their own clothes, which took them months and years to finish. I’m in no rush, I’m sure it would be a spiritual journey and make the result even more special ♥️

[@lanastein9045]

Hi Teti! This was such a great podcast! 💕 Thank you for making a video of the wool blankets, that was very interesting how they wash and felt it. I used to know a few Ukrainian girls who were talented knitters and I was under the impression that they produce yarn in Ukraine and people learn knitting from childhood and that’s why they are great knitters. And Russians are the same. Almost every woman knits in Russia. I guess I was wrong about a lot of things about Ukraine. Very educational video. Thank you again! And I am glad to see you back, safe and sound😁

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, Lana! I guess the paradox is easily explained by knitting replacing more traditional embroidery. The women must be genetically wired for tedious needlework, which makes then wonderful knitters with lots of attention put into details. I notice that same trend, especially if you compare with an average Scandinavian knitter, who you’d think should get the skill with mother’s milk ☺️ but of course, there are exceptions on both sides🤗

[@lanastein9045]

@@TetiLutsak Hi Teti. I agree with you. Embroidery you showed is gorgeous and it is the most tedious work, and I’ve tried, and it’s not for me😀 I prefer to knit😂 When I was growing up, I was into sports and I could never see myself sitting down….too much energy. So now I am older and I finally quit sports, I’ve been knitting for the last couple of years. It is extremely relaxing and I have improved my knitting skills and learned about different yarns and discovered my new wardrobe. I prefer to knit my own sweaters over buying from the store. I have couple of wool sweaters from the store and they are beautiful sweaters, but I enjoy more wearing my own. I regret that I never tried knitting when I was young. I think knitting is a cultural thing. Like you said, it is in your genes. If it is in your blood , it will be there forever, and it’s better if you start using it sooner than later because when you really enjoy doing something and if you are doing it, it will add more years to your life and it will add more happiness.

[@natalyabattal1782]

Wow Teti, such a fantastic vlog! So inspirational! Thank you for sharing your heritage with us. You made me think about researching mine, being half Belarusian half Mordovian it'll be very interesting (I don't know why I'm writing to you in English though and not in Russian.🤔) All of your designs are just a huge inspiration. Sending you a big hug.

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, Natalya! I’m from Ukrainian speaking family and my Russian is fluent but very rusty☺️ you should definitely look into your heritage, for me it’s an endless source of inspiration 🤗

[@colleensanchez5991]

You have such beautiful taste in color, style and design. I also love the calm way you create for your videos.

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, I think I’m still looking for my style, but your comment means that I’m on the right track ☺️

[@valerieburachynsky4672]

Thank you for this episode. You provided a history on the origin of the blankets we have that came from our Ukrainian family.

[@TetiLutsak]

Wow, such a small world🤗 happy to share!

[@ASAS-dn4ve]

I've seen people using unspun yarn for felting. Like they take unspun Lopi yarn, knit huge mittens, wash in hot water with soap and have small extra warm mittens, etc.

[@TetiLutsak]

Good idea 👍

[@sunnyw4148]

Thank you for sharing the creative parts of Ukraine that we do not see on the news. The California town I live near has a sister city program with Chyhyryn.

[@TetiLutsak]

I'm happy to! Thank you for watching!

[@Lisamakes]

Teti, what an amazing video! I loved seeing all the amazing blankets, and the method of washing. Incredible.

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it🤗

[@hansgardenkornstadstrikkpa5104]

Thank you for an interesting episode about Ukrainian traditions. I search here on KZbin for a channel like yours, and I'm so happy to have found you. Ukraine is in my mind, prayers and heart these days. Digital greetings from Merete in Norway.

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@genier7829]

That was a very interesting and entertaining episode, thanks!

[@TetiLutsak]

You’re welcome, happy to share🤗

[@oliviataylor476]

The new pattern looks really beautiful!!

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, Olivia!

[@daniellecreek3109]

I really enjoyed this episode and am feeling very inspired to visit the Ukraine 😍, could you share the name of the villiage/area where you stayed with the natural wool washing system. It looked amazing!!

[@TetiLutsak]

You’re welcome! It’s Kosiv region, the village is called Yavoriv, ask anyone there to see Valylo. If you look for accommodation on Booking.com, the place we stayed in is easy to find🤗

[@knittinginmauritiuspodcast]

hi Teti, I hope you and your family in Ukraine are well! I m watching your movies backwards. that episode is just amazing! I will like to get some of the woven blankets. I just texted the Guska, but im not shure they can answer. I from Poland but living in Mauritius. do you maybe know how I can buy the woven blankets ? Thank you very much for your kindness and you are beautiful person! Anna - I have podcast to - Knitting in Mauritius

[@TetiLutsak]

Hi Anna, thank you very much, I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Gushka should answer within a day, at least they do so if you reach out via Instagram. I’m so grateful to have made that trip 🙏

[@knittinginmauritiuspodcast]

@@TetiLutsak yes yes yes !!! they did and I m in contact with them! Definitely will get something beautiful from them! And yes you right - you wen in the good time to Ukcranine- between Covid and war ! What a bad times! I dont know what you have to go true now. Hope you family is ok. But it is terrible time! Me im alredy 3 years being ''locked '' on my beautiful island but 11000 km away from my family. I m sorry for what is going on in the world now!

[@baccarha]

Thank you Teti for sharing your trip and your country's craft. Very inspiring. You new sweater looks amazing. I d love to test it but not sure I have the bandwidth unfortunately but will probably knit it when released. Take care

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, dear! We’re already testing the pattern and I very excited about it too🤗

[@elinarlowry7897]

Your grandmothers' embroidery is stunning. What a treasure for you to enjoy and cherish. Thank you for sharing the gushko wool processing information--so fascinating.

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, Elinar! I’m glad you enjoyed the episode🤗

[@ТатьянаСадовськая]

Доброго ранку, Танюша, купила сьогодні дизайн вашого сведра чи можливо Вам написати. Дякую за красу і натхнення.

[@TetiLutsak]

дякую, рада ділитись натхненням!

[@loralora8873]

Hello, l am ukrainian, from Kyiv. Your videos are beautiful. The threat you bought is for weaving. (Для ткання). Try😊.

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you ♥️

[@susiehanna8617]

Thanks for sharing your trip, culture and art pieces, I loved seeing all of it and thank you for the gifts. Praying for Ukraine today. Your work is magnificent and I'm so happy to have found you on IG.

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much 🙏 I feel now more than ever the need to share my culture 🙏

[@mimineme1896]

Hola Teti gracias por compartir nuevamente otro video recién me llegó aquí estuvo caído el sistema bendicones Dios te proteja siempre Mimi Neme Tucumán Argentina gracias

[@TetiLutsak]

Gracias, Mimi ♥️

[@martineguimiot6463]

Vraiment très intéressant. Que de belles choses réalisées par des personnes simples. Des traditions encore très présentes dans votre pays. merci pour ces découvertes

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, Martine! There are so many beautiful, thoughtful and sustainable craft practices in those small villages. I wish we all could learn a bit from our heritage 🤗

[@EV-D-10]

Such a wonderful footage on Ukraine and such interesting and informative narrative you have shared with us. It is wonderful to watch and to listen to you...oohh those beautiful blankets and pottery!! The embroidery is stunning as well, amazing!! What a beautiful background you have Teti Lutsak! Thank you for sharing!!

[@TetiLutsak]

Happy to share 🤗🇺🇦♥️

[@joysoumis221]

The crafts of your country are beautiful. So special to have those embroidered pieces😍. My heart goes out to your country at this horrific time and may God Bless you all. Thank you for this video.

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@TheBabs000]

Teti, your embroidery is so beautiful. Thank God you were able to retrieve it. May God bless you, your family and Ukraine 🇺🇦🙏🏼❤️

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you 🙏 happy to be able to share✨

[@whiskandpurlpodcast2846]

Thank you so much Teti for sharing this beauty with us! The embroidery is just stunning! As always, I am very impressed by your creativity and patterns - looking forward to your new cashmere sweater! ♥️

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, dear! Happy to have you here🤗

[@kerriechristie6391]

what a wonderful episode . Seeing the footage of the traditional rug/ blanket weaving and your family embroidery was just stunning . How special for you to be the custodian of such exquisite work and carrying on the thread from one generation to the next . Looking forward to all your new designs and updates .

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much, Kerrie! Your words make me appreciate it even more🥰

[@deborahdwyer6804]

Thanks Teti! Really interesting to discover the ways we can make wool into things of beauty x loving the new design x

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you, Deborah!

[@aeastman59]

thank you for taking us to the Ukraine and that wool washing process is so wonderful!! we should be doing that all over the world!

[@TetiLutsak]

You’re welcome! I forgot to mention that no detergent is used, which makes it a miracle in a modern world🙈

[@edinacole6382]

Your grandma’s work is amazing!

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you very much ♥️