EPIC UK Knitting Haul 🇬🇧 Unboxing 6 Weeks of Fiber Treasures! 🧶 Knitting the UK: Episode 8

[@kathrynjames8770]

Thank you for sharing the fun mementos of your fun momentos!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

I think this is the winning comment!

[@mendezcher]

Is it just me or…. I want the satisfaction of seeing and hearing that vacuum bag being opened!! 😂

[@BitchinStitchez]

I second the motion! 😂

[@eenleukleven]

This was the best way to start the weekend! Thank you Ned and Mark, for sharing your wonderful trip, and now the lovely items you bought and made. Those bags you made are amazing! Ned, don't you knit? I feel you would do amazing knitting lace work and cables. And please, be around in the videos more often, it is so lovely to see you two sharing your life and your passion for crafting and everything related to that. Looking forward to see more videos about your trip and off course the yarns you bought!!

[@joanneroper8379]

Can’t tell you how much I enjoyed your trip recap. Love spending time with you and becoming a better knitter! 🙏.

[@KYERRN]

I think the tweed bags are my favorite... you can use those forever.

[@sherrykeever8097]

I had such a lovely time watching your podcast. I just found you today. I too am from Ohio, born and raised in Columbus. My husband and I own a home in a quiet little town called Mount Sterling,southwest of Columbus. Much quieter and peaceful. I’m a multi-crafter but my favorite is crocheting followed by knitting. I’m typically a utilitarian crocheter and knitter, I mostly make hats and scarves for the homeless veterans. But I also like making throws and slippers as well as wash cloths and hot pads. Very basic but I still enjoy it along with my many other crafts. I look forward to seeing your next video. Take care and may God Bless you both. Sherry

[@toomiepal]

Wonderful episode with you both. 'Fun to see your treasures for yourselves and friends found on your beautiful England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland adventure.

[@evawiebe7677]

I loved the Cat Thimbles you got. I have a collection of almost 200 thimbles. Your podcasts are always so interesting.

[@alexandrarebelcrafter9328]

My Son, Daughter in Law and granddaughters went to Dublin last year and purchased yarn as a gift for me from This is Knit! They also gifted me with the canvas bag as well. Aren’t we lucky! Loved this video so much that I am now a subscriber.

[@karenbochinski]

Love seeing what you purchased on your trip. So many useful knitting items

[@TheUberjonny]

So many beautiful treasures to relive happy memories. How wonderful. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@cball8160]

Another great time with you two! Loved everything you showed and those bags from Edinburgh!!!! Amazing! Looking forward to the fun of our MAL and more from you two! ( is anyone else a wee bit jealous of Meagan?😉)

[@annetteavery3349]

Those beautiful mini skeins will be lovely for heels and toes ❤, beautiful gifts, glad you had a great trip ❤🇬🇧

[@adub_from_253]

What an adventure! Seriously jealous - but actually just super happy for you both. Love your “tradition” of getting tea towels. Can’t wait to see the future videos of the yarn goodies and other parts of the adventure. 💖💖

[@Oo_Nicole_oO]

Thank you for sharing. I cant imagine a better evening company than you ( both) ❤ You find so many beautiful souvenirs . I love love love this cat Bag ❤ and the stichmarkers and... the selfmade bags from tve workshops? Omg sooo stunning 🤩

[@nancyistenes7643]

Hello. I’m a new watcher but am very glad to have found your podcast. I also live in Cleveland and enjoy your stories, travels and insights. I’m working back through older videos a little at a time. Here you noted that you often don’t know what to do with the enamel pins but you love them. I love them too. I have a large cork board in my yarn/craft room. I use the enamel pins as push pins. A great way to tack swatches, patterns and other inspirations to my board.

[@pennyimm6876]

Thank you for showing all the beautiful items. I've wanted to visit Shetland for a long time and your videos have emphasized this even more, so I'll be planning a trip for next year. Much love to you both. Xx

[@mariangravemaker7412]

Thank you for sharing all the treasures you brought home with you! It is so nice to see that you also brought gifts for your friends. When on holiday Ialso love to buy postcards and tea towels I make project bags from the tea towels, so when I am knitting or chrocheting I can go back in my mind to the place and time when I bought that tea towel. In October I will visit London and Bath and I will visit the Knitting and Stiching show in Alexandra Palace. Looking forward to it and maybe I will find some of the notions you showed overthere. Greetings from Amsterdam. Marian

[@LornaMJackson]

It was lovely seeing all the cute and useful items you brought home. I really love the puffin pin though everything is really nice. The bags are fab and doing a workshop to make them would have been great. Thanks for sharing with us. 🥰

[@LeeCraftyHomestead]

Thank you for taking us with you on your trip. I surly enjoy it. love the yarn and etc

[@vickicoleman2474]

Thank you for sharing. ❤ I am going back to watch your travels-I only caught a couple. Fabulous trip!

[@crochetingknitter4751]

Oh my gosh, that bag of Jamieson’s yarns brought back some great and fun memories! That wall of yarn! I understand about the crossed eyes! I still cherish my yarns from there and I was there in 2019. What lovely treasures. I’m going to Scotland next summer and definitely have added a couple of places to stop at with our friends. I’m sure my friend will enjoy doing that bag workshop with the lovely tweed, and so will I! Thanks for sharing and can’t wait to see what jumpers you will be casting all that lovely yarn!

[@pauladavitt7554]

I’m off to York in October and have just added the cat shop onto my list. I already have the cat tour on my list.

[@rae-el-gee]

The last postcards you shared are prints from one of my favourite artists, L.S.Lowry 😊 famous for his matchstick people in every scenes

[@klarapetelei702]

Infact I am enjoying your video whilr knitting my beret from variegated yarn, strong red blue green and sun yellow. I want to see your new yarn treasure.

[@ireneholland7539]

really enjoyed seeing all your lovely things from your trip - thanks xx

[@sharonstroud8075]

Thank you for sharing! Good to see Ned!

[@emilyweeksstudio]

You are so cute together! And with your cats! 🥹

[@susansouthard]

Thank you so much for sharing all the things that you acquired on your trip. And thank you for sharing your husband with us, I think that because of this trip we all got to know who he is so much better. He seems like a really nice guy and he looks perfect for you. Have you started to teach him to knit? Perhaps he can start spending time with you in your videos to us. Thank you again!

[@sandfrench24]

I love watching your videos. You are such an adorable couple! 😊

[@sueyelanjian4448]

Such a fun video and what a surprise to here my name! Thank you!,,

[@loganrutledge3610]

Fantastic treasures, love this video and you and Ned! Looking forward to seeing the Jamieson and Smith’s haul and knitting plans! On another note, my partner just got a job in the little town in North Dakota that I moved to last year for my music professor job. Now he’s singing in the community choir I direct and it’s so precious!

[@nadinesyens2269]

Hello again from the west coast of Canada. Of course I’m up in the middle of the night again but yes I am knitting! I loved seeing the two of you together and loved all the things you chose to take home! Oh I hope I get a postcard with a sheep on it!! No pressure really!! lol. Have a great weekend and can’t wait to see your wool selections!!

[@angelafeather1301]

I am so happy that you both enjoyed your trip. The gifts you bought were beautiful, it seems like you had the most Purrrrr…fect time. 😊

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Haha I appreciate that pun! We enjoyed our trip very much and we're very happy to be home with the cats again 🙂

[@AnneWiley-vp5rj]

Oh my! The yarn! Be still my heart 💛 lol!

[@jilliankonig2759]

I know it's difficult to select just the right mementos on a trip. You did an excellent job of "distilling" the essence of your time in the British Isles so that you can look around your home and remember all of the special moments.

[@theresaryan8649]

Truly enjoyed this episode, thank you 😊.

[@JanetEspeleta]

I enjoyed this video very much. What lucky friends you have too. Occasionally I make 3 sizes of zippered pouches using my embroidery machine and my knitting friends love them. They also work great as substitutes for a normal wallet.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Oh those sound lovely! When I was a little boy, I inherited an embroidery machine from my great aunt. It was only partly functional, but I remember having so much fun exploring the different alphabet stitches and images that I could embroider.

[@lynnewillette2654]

What a wonderful assortment of ‘wonderful’ items! It’s almost overwhelming, like 3 Christmases and birthdays rolled into one, an abundance of memories. And oh, I can’t wait for the whoosh of the vacuum sealed bag of Jamieson’s opening up. Three hours of crossed eyes: I can imagine the brain strain planning colour combos. This was a fun video to watch.

[@carblarson8868]

Those bags are gorgeous!

[@paularoberts2129]

Fabulous video only just found your channel Sending lots of love from Wales in the uk 🇬🇧 xx❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you so much! Ned and I were hoping to get to the Brecon Beacons for a hike, but it didn't end up happening on this trip. Maybe in the future? 🙂

[@paularoberts2129]

Such a lovely part of the world So pleased you enjoyed your stay xx❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@teresahammett2200]

Love love love your souvenirs ! So much fun!!

[@krautkopf65]

Loved being able to see this much of your trip. And what lovely thing’s you both picked up.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you for watching!

[@lexiharding5498]

This is like - my second video of yours I have watched, and you both seem very lovely. It was nice spending time watching this, and I am amazed at how softly spoken you both are! Looking forward to watching the yarn haul. :)

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Hey, thanks for being here! I try to speak gently and evenly because I know that people are listening to it as they are relaxing or even getting ready to go to sleep 🙂 so I really appreciate reading your comment!

[@rosllin9957]

Oh my goodness! I live 20 minutes from York and my son goes to York university. I have never heard of the cat tour. I love cats and I’d love to do the cat tour. As soon as I’ve finished watching this I’m going to look at doing the it 😊. I’ve still got more of your vlogs to watch, I want you to know how much I’m enjoying them. I also now want to book the bag making course in Edinburgh too. 🙌🏼😻

[@chebal2939]

Your cats are adorable 🐈 🐈‍⬛ 😻

[@dorym8045]

Fun video. You gotta love how cats can manage to show their ‘best’ side on camera 😂

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Exactly! Usually none of them are allowed in the craft room with me because they interrupt a bit too much. On occasion. When we invite them in, they always have to show off 🙂

[@BrigitteBux]

Liebe Grüße aus Germany, bin neu auf dem Kanal und finde euch beide very sympathisch ❤

[@jillfoster6369]

This was fabulous. Thanks so much guys. 🧶🧶

[@kitkat6878]

Yay! I have the black and white choir cat from Bath too!

[@gunvorstorck]

Thanks for sharing your shopping. Love the bags you made. I ealize I have to go back to Edinburgh (visited 10 years ago) and take that class

[@auroraborealis66]

Thank you for sharing your memories. It was a beautiful journey (which I probably won't do) but thanks to you I had the opportunity to see these beautiful places and feel this magic.

[@HannaVilkman]

Definitely with Ned on the Team Highland Coo, they are adorable and I got to pet one in Inverness near Loch Ness! Thank you for a lovely video and what amazing memories, they are the salt & pepper of everyday life back at home. Can't wait to see all the yarn 🤩

[@jenniferwilkerson6495]

Such great souvenirs! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@dorindabalanecki9307]

Oh my gosh! Thank you for sharing all of your treasures, they are so awesome. I need to look online for the enameled row counter 🤩 Hi Ned 👋

[@carolynmcmillan7083]

Aww the shop we were going to meet at has a huge stock of Emma Ball things xx

[@ginninadances]

Hey guys! I didn't realize you also had a tiktok. Love seeing the both of you! Thank you for stopping to share!

[@dmcgw2]

What a great trip you had! Loved your videos, love your souvenirs and I can’t wait to see the yarn haul! ❤It was nice to see Ned joining you today!😊

[@KimClinger]

You two gave us a great video. So fun to see all of the spoils from your travels, and the cats, and to hear a bit about your friends and non-cat loving friends, etc. I’ve owned 2 cats, and loved them both dearly. I tend to keep 2 dogs in my life at all times. Always best to have some kind of fur lying next to you or on you while knitting! Looking forward to your next video. Thanks for all you do!

[@petapendlebury9024]

I'm in Edinburgh in 2 weeks and will try to find the time for at least one store visit! Thanks for the inspiration 😊 🐈🐈‍⬛

[@benitaferreira7946]

Thank you so so much for sharing❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@jasminenoack]

I also tend to use super boring markers. Sometimes I will hook a special marker to my beginning of round marker so I can tell it from all the others. Or use them as a right side marker. Nice so see the cats.

[@agillsfo]

I really loved all your memories and things you bought. How thought!! Can’t wait to see the yarn!! Hugs from northern Virginia! ❤

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you so much for being here!

[@gregc3312]

Love the kitty 🐱

[@jaynecroghan1573]

I've only just discovered your channel but am heading to the back catalogue! Thoroughly enjoying the music chat as well as the knitting. You've been visiting some of my favourite places. My daughter studied at Durham where she had a choral scholarship and frequently sang at the wonderful cathedral. I went to Leipzig in June during the Bach Festival and was lucky enough to attend the opening concert at the Thomaskirche and also picked up souvenirs at the shop in the Bach Museum. I'm a Londoner and a slave to the cats!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Now that I read this,, I see how much we really have in common! I'm so glad you found your way to the channel and it's nice to meet you here 🙂

[@ravenbelote1801]

Lovely items. Thanks for sharing...✨

[@cubluke]

The bears on the bag are the buddy bears - statues that were part of a bear parade. Dozens of different artists and groups each decorated a bear and they were put on display around the city

[@juliannefetheryarn]

I recently found your channel and it has been lovely to share your journey. I can't wait to see your plans for the yarn. Lovely videos full of kindness and love 😊

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you so much! I feel so much love from the people who watch these videos that I try my best to turn around and give it all back 🙂

[@verenameyer9046]

So glad the Cats are all well. And you came Home save. All you got is wonderful. Hello from switzerland 🇨🇭

[@spinningloft]

Thanks guys! That was wonderful. I just don’t know how you put all the stuff together in such a pleasant way, super delightful. Keep it up please!

[@andreasissons7766]

That was really enjoyable.

[@CinSpain]

Such a fun video. And you're both so calm and relaxing to watch.😊 It's fun to see what other people choose as souvenirs. I would never have thought of tea towels as souvenirs, but I get it. They're fabulous. ❤ And I can't wait to see your yarn aired back to normal... Thank you for sharing your travel, as well as you memories 😘

[@arwenwestrop5404]

I am still so sad that you never remembered to let me know when you were going to be in Bath! And if you think that anyone would believe that your yarn haul is not so big - man, it took my breath away! How did you carry all that wool back with you? I'm also really pleased that you went to Uradale Farm. While you were there I was knitting a Musselburgh hat in Uradale wool. It really is a glorious and and beautiful wool. So thank you for sharing your 'haul 1' with us and I'm looking forward to seeing that yarn haul!

[@barbaramartin6837]

Wonderful souvenirs of your travels. I love all things sheep, and those sheep playing cards are the best!!!

[@thizizliz]

What a marvelous trip! This Liz loves kitties and the kitty goodies. You took so much great footage it was almost like being there but without leaving my responsibilities undone here! And yeah, you made amazing memories together. Yay. Those bags you guys made with tweed and leather made me green with envy. WOW.

[@krautkopf65]

These bags are sooo nice. Just beautiful.

[@MakerMarkKnits]

We love them!

[@BrittaKleimann]

Dear Ned and Mark, thank you for this video! I enjoy to see you and hear your voices, thoughts, plans, knitting related ideas and your family stuff 🫶 Well, I'm from Germany so please allow this short, maybe helpfull comment: it is a bear. He is here well known as the "Berliner Bär" 😊 The green "walking" traffic figures, so as i know, are more located in Berlin and surroundings- this signs where used ins the eastern part of Germany during the time when Eastgermany and Westgermany was seperated from each other... But from time to time to find in other parts of our country. I' m curious seeing more from you both 🥰 Lovely greetings, Britta

[@olwynm402]

Fresh and lovely. Thank you for sharing your life and art and fine adventures. So appreciative of you both… and all the cats!

[@jillyrosex6099]

I'm sorry but you and your husband are adorable, and so thoughtful. We are going to Shetland next year and your trip has given us more inspiration. Our grandson said I'm taking my husband on a yarn feast 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@MakerMarkKnits]

You're so kind! I appreciate you sharing some of your time with me. I hope you have a wonderful trip to Shetland!

[@bonniemurphy1057]

I just found your channel and subscribed!.....looking forward to seeing many more of your videos.🤗

[@toniprutch8956]

Loved all the interesting things you brought home.

[@nick.pphotos]

Hi Mark and of course Ned. I've loved following your UK trip and watching all your souvenirs. Your Jamieson's video inspired me to order some wool from them, which arrived today. It's such fabulous wool, so thank you for the inspiration. Looking forward to the wool reveal ❤ Nick

[@sharakirkby2744]

Lovely lovely gifts and mementos!

[@MakerMarkKnits]

Thank you for watching!

[@Jasminapple]

I’m so happy to have found you both ❤❤. Huge hugs from São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷 and I love your trip ❤😊

[@jeannievega1639]

Enjoyed watching you both. Loved your beautiful treasures from the UK. My favorite would have to be the gorgeous bags and how you can personalized them. Can't wait to see the yarn in your next podcast.

[@georginavlog]

these bags are gorgeous!

[@sam41198]

Thanks for sharing great memories for you both. Love all the beautiful things you brought back 😘

[@djelzinga2634]

What fun! Thanks for sharing.

[@suzibaker1749]

I just happened to come across your channel. Loved the video - looks like you had an amazing trip. You guys have great taste! Oh, and as a lifelong cat lover, your kitties are adorable.😻🐈‍⬛😻 I have subscribed!!

[@tlj1621]

What a wonderful trip. Memories and treasures for a lifetime. Loved the video. Thank you.

[@guerdafontin9465]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I can’t wait for the next one.

[@JeanKnits]

Hello Mark, Ned, and Gus! Glad you had such a wonderful trip.

[@jenniferwiltrout1975]

Love seeing all the goodies you acquired on your adventures. Happy knitting.

[@aranjackson259]

So inspiring!

[@shannonoliver5414]

What a wonderful trip, filled with lots of mementos. 😊

[@yvainem7126]

Loved this video so much fun.

[@redaleta]

Y'all are such enablers! I need a washbag. The workshop price is amazing, I was expecting it to be more expensive. You guys have excellent taste. Meghan's bag is gorgeous. Guess I need to make plans to go to Scotland.

[@patriciacrellin1744]

Loving the podcast! I especially enjoy it when you podcast together. We must turn Nate into a knitter somehow...or maybe a sewist so he could make you lots of bags Mark? I love your vacuum-packed yarn haul. My guilty confession is that I take vacuum bags with me on all our trips, saying it is to pack dirty clothes in, but really they are just for yarn. I am so glad that you had such an amazing trip and see you next time on the Isle of Man!

[@rebeccakrueger0229]

Dingle was my favorite place in Ireland!!! This sounds like such an amazing trip, I’m so happy for you two!!

[@terrimitchell1701]

the bags are so lovely!!