Episode 118: 'Tis the Season to be Cozy | Edible Thoughts Makes

[@userused3199]

Playing "Yarn Chicken" had me snorting coffee out my nose. Never heard it put like that but it is the most accurate description of the stomach knotting tension of looking at the yarn left in the yarn bowl and looking at the rows left to knit.

[@stefmakesallthethings]

"Like a hug from Mommy," awww...that's so cute and sweet. They are very lucky to have a beautiful, talented momma who knits and bakes for them. Would love to see separate episodes on the sweater patterns you've knitted many times - Ranunculus and that Amy S pattern you love. It would so cool to see the changes in each one.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thanks Stef! Those episodes are up!

[@julietaricano9505]

You have such a great eye for colours. I would never think of the combinations that you come up with and your choices are SO ispiring! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelanneneal8439]

You are AMAZING Stephanie!!! Lovely episode...so incredibly inspiring and fun to watch!!!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thanks so much!!

[@jilliankonig2759]

I made gift bags when my children were small. We stopped using disposable wrapping paper, which I thought was so wasteful and bad for the environment. There are a lot of holiday fabrics out there, and I created bags with a casing at the top, with buttonholes on the outside. I threaded wide satin ribbon through the casing. You just put the gift inside, pull the ribbon tight, slide a gift tag on it, and tie a bow. In years where something that was larger or smaller than a typical gift, I added some specialty-sized bags. It makes wrapping easier, and looks festive under the tree!

[@mabelgoddard5813]

Wonderful idea 💡 an episode of all the Reanacoulus sweaters! You make smile. Love your enthusiasm and you inspire me to make more bags for future projects!❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Mabel!! Happy making!

[@ThePattiw]

I can't wait to watch the Half and Half Triangles video!!! Great episode, thank you.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much ☺️ ❤️

[@knittingghost]

Your podcasts always give me so much inspiration for my own projects. I really love that hand spun yarn your friend sent to you. It's going to look so nice all worked up. 😁

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Oh thank you so much ☺️🥰

[@gleannemarie]

Yay!!!! So exciting that you did the 5K! I have one under my belt, too, and quickly decided that running is not my jam - hiking is more my speed! I would LOVE to see a Half and Half round up, as well as All the Rannunculi. I am finding that at this season of my life, I enjoy/need the repetitiveness of "plain" knitting. The Half and Half was never on my radar until now... I am so glad I found your channel. You are wonderful company and I enjoy all of your content. ❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!! Yes I'll hike and walk for miles and miles! Okay, I'll definitely have a Half+Half and a Ranunculi round-up. I'm thinking of doing one on all of my Coloring Book Raglans and Coloring Book Tees (both patterns by Aimee Sher) since I've done multiple versions of each as well. Happy knitting! Thank you for joining me here!

[@jacquelynjones6364]

I love your red hat! When my kids were little I always had a red raincoat so they could find me in a crowd. My kids are all grown up now but still like me to have a red coat 😊. Thanks for a lovely episode

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

My mom always had me and my siblings in bright jackets too lol. ❤️

[@melissafriedrich3171]

Would love to see a ranunculus sweater detail podcast. This one in Yonder is gorgeous! And I love your Woodland creatures print project bag, gorgeous! I just finished a Chalet Days sweater and I also cast on the neckband directly, knit ribbing and then increased evenly to stitch count I needed for color work. Can’t wait to see your beautiful sweater!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you!! ☺️ I appreciate your enthusiasm Melissa!❤️

[@RunWithHooksNYarn]

Ditto!!!

[@margofey9402]

Your bags are all beautiful. And You are so adventurist in your yarn color choices. I may have to veer away from my single color projects after seeing your beautiful choices.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you!! Give it a try if you feel like it - It can be fun!❤️

[@vivianpowell1732]

I subscribe to several KZbin channels by knitters. Stephanie has the best sense of color of all those knitters.

[@xusblasco5563]

Thanks so much, Stephanie. Your intro was deliciously magical! The whole episode was endless fun, primarily because of your enthusiasm, simply contagious. See you soon ❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

💖Thank you so much!💖

[@rosemary6160]

One more thing Stephanie 😂 My hubby was just reminding me ( last week) of the pear custard pie I made like 5 yrs ago... yup, same one by Martha! Was delish... your's made me drool!! Love pears😊

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

THAT is awesome!!! I love that you took the time to tell me. I have a huge smile on my facing reading it.

[@SomewhenDesigns]

I always enjoy when you make these long episodes, they are perfect to get a good chunk of knitting done while watching! I'm chugging away on a giant garter stitch shawl right now and am quite sure that the Half and Half wrap would NOT be for me but I love your version!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you Gillian! I think it’s valuable to know what projects work for us AND what projects not so much 😆.

[@theknittingburrow]

Thank you Stephanie! These past weeks I had no internet and no time at all because we were moving houses and it was chaos... so I got to watch them all yesterday and it was glorious! Watching you always makes me feel good and creative and I want to make and bake all the things

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Moving is no joke - so much emotional and physical energy!! Wishing you a smooth transition as you settle in. Thank you so much for spending some time with me!❤️

[@theknittingburrow]

Thank you Stephanie :) indeed it is. I was wondering, are your Black Sesame Mochi Cakes gluten free by any chance? They look so good that I am considering purchasing the book :D @@EdibleThoughtsMakes

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

They are gluten-free!

[@theknittingburrow]

Oh I am going to have to try that then...! @@EdibleThoughtsMakes

[@FirnMamaMakes]

Of course, now I want to cast on another half and half with stripes. ☺️ I also really need a Christmas-y knitting bag. 😍 Ah, the project list grows! Happy cozy season, my friend! ❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Me too 😂 me too 😂!❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicatretola4682]

Yes, please, on your half and half modification saga.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Will do!

[@stacya3751]

Inspiring as always Stephanie. You got me thinking about how I can modify my next half and half! I am LOVING the half granny square shawl. Too cute!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Yay!! Thank you so much Stacy!

[@hollyknits9494]

Oh, I love your Half Triangle Wrap! The colors are outstanding! And I think those dash edges you showed look like the edges of stamps, which also works with the "love letters" idea. 😊 What a great episode! ❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! Yes!

[@bethpaschal7859]

I always enjoy knitting with you Stephanie. Beautiful episode. AND Congratulations on your 5K!!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Beth!!!

[@happyhandcraftstudio]

I just spent an enjoyable hour and a half with you. I am also a maker and can hear the excitement in your voice. Thank you for your podcast. Be gentle is great advice. ❤️🇨🇦🎄

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

❤️Thank you!☺️

[@jenngee5]

Enjoyed all of your projects! I knit socks the same way -at the same time on their own needles- those are going to be so cute with the different but coordinating stripes!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I look forward to seeing how they knit up!

[@theknittingpt]

soooo many wonderful makes! I hope you do make an episode going over all your different ranunculi!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you Andrea!!!

[@rosemary6160]

Wonderful podcast as usual, full of color and inspiration! But congrats 🎉Stephanie on your 5k run! 🎉❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Rosemary!!!!

[@jamiejames5465]

Sooo cold!! You look nice and toasty though!😊 Congratulations on running a 5K!!! That’s impressive!!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you!

[@TheWhitmore6]

I’m making my first ranunculus and hearing about your modifications was very helpful. All your knits are beautiful! ❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! Cheering you on!

[@suetupper9162]

I love your videos so much...they are calming,and beautiful...love the hat!...I need to get one on the needles...I have a half and half on the go now.....thank u

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Sue!

[@Andrea-di9ju]

I’m with you on the not wanting to interface with people but having to. I work in public education so all I do is deal with people who are upset about something and I have to be friendly and understanding when there are days when I just want to be by myself. And this year we moved so I don’t have my usual cohort of people to decompress with but we will get through to brighter (and longer) days. Hugs to you.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

❤️❤️❤️

[@karyncook4291]

Thank you, Stephanie! Your projects are gorgeous and so inspiring.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@stacya3751]

The woolens and nosh socks you are knitting is super cool. I have to check out her shop!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Michele’s self-striping is some of my favorite. Her Targhee base wears really well - soft but sturdy and minimal pilling even with wearing a bunch. Zero color bleeding.

[@sylviafikiert4825]

Love your project bags! You have inspired me to sew some up this holiday season 😊

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Yay, thank you! Happy holidays!

[@maaikepowell6009]

Thank you Stephanie for another brilliant video . Your red hat looks great and so warm - you inspire me every time. Congratulations on your 5K run!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@marie-francepoulaert8939]

Hi Stephanie, your projects are very nice, I think I am finally going to knit a ranunculus and it will be in Yonder yarn, yours is just so nice!❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! Happy knitting!

[@kymdelmar9304]

I absolutely love your bags, you inspire me to get my fabrics out and play! Thanks for the detailed description you gave on your ranunculous. I will come back to that when I’m ready to knit one.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much Kym!! YES TO PLAY!!! So exciting! Cheering you on for when you decide the time is right to cast on for your Ranunculus❤

[@lindacornelius3451]

Stephanie, congratulations on your 5K. I have Veran one myself in Florida. It wasn’t too hot but it was pretty warm and it was OK. I’ve never done another since now I am learning how to knit I’ve crocheted all my life and I’ll be 69 next week, but I’ve been wanting to learn how to knit I have knitted One tank top and I’m on my way to do more. I can do the scars that you have I’m going to hat.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! Cheering you on!!!

[@debbie.mckenzie]

I loved loved this one. YES to the Ranunculus roundup episode. Also...PLEASE do the short rows for that Strange Brew sweater the flat way like you mentioned and show us (ME) how it works. That is absolute witchcraft if it works!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Will do on the Ranunculus round-up! And re:sweater shaping thing, I definitely won’t be recording the process of something I’ve done just once before 😂

[@KnittingThrough]

Okay, so I've been thinking about this glasses are necessary/wind is the worst dilemna. 2 things I want to try: One, I want to try and see if my hat's fabric allow for the temples of my glasses to go through the stitches on the edge that I fold over so they'll still be on my face, but in between the layers of my hat. Two, if the fabric wouldn't allow for it, thinking of adding a little eyelet in the appropriate places where it would be folded in order to accommodate for them. I still haven't done it, but I hope to soon!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Were you and I having this discussion last year or maybe beginning of this year??? I feel like I'm having a deja vu moment.... I have definitely considered the idea but then I will most likely forget when I take my hat off and then my glasses will go flying!!! LOL

[@KnittingThrough]

@EdibleThoughtsMakes Probably! It keeps rolling around my head and I've yet to try it. And the flying glasses is a real side effect I had not considered. 😆

[@lucilesenseney5556]

Thanks for your reply.

[@jessicawright1656]

Your mauve sweater looks so comfortable! Your bags are so fun. I might need make one for myself. Thanks for sharing!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!!! Happy making❤️

[@suzettelee1971]

New subscriber, loving the content. Thank you for sharing, inspiring creativity.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Welcome! Thank you for joining me in this creative space!

[@SwamiMommy]

I have tote bag envy💚💚💚

[@TheMissybae]

Those bags!!!❤ I’m going to make me more…🎉🎉Another great content dear!! Thank you!!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!! YAY!!! Cheering you on ❤️

[@camillevirginia_]

That sweater for your daughter is so cute!! Love the mods ✨

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much!! I'm really excited to see how the yoke grows.

[@harriettanderson2970]

Hello Stephanie. I am a new subscriber who came across your channel accidentally, and I love your content. Could you provide me with the details of the cording that you used for your project bags and where you purchased it. I started making a few of my own . Thank you for the joy you bring me when I see your edible and makes. Enjoy the holiday season.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Welcome! Look for braided or macramé cording. I find the ones that just are a twist come apart too easily for my preference so I like the braided ones. They come in different thicknesses as well so you'll have to see what works best for you! A craft store near you may carry it otherwise you can check on Etsy or Amazon. Happy making!

[@celestedouville2529]

I'll be checking out a few of those books you mentioned. I am same, I don't finish books that don't grab me immediately, also don't finish books that have any ick factor - by that I mean, there is a cozy mystery author that I seem to forgot time and time again writes about one of the main characters in unnecessarily fat shaming ways, so I finally wrote that on my book tracking page, so that I just won't waste time reading those books any longer. Others for similar reasons, there is subtle (I struggle to write that, what is "subtle") racism, sexism, homophobia - there are so many books on my TBR list, I can just skip all of the ones written by authors who struggle with equality and kindness. Favorite authors I've been reading the works of lately....Ashley Poston and Victoria Thompson. I really need to work through some of my fabric stash - I do have a goal to make all the advent bags I need for next year's round of swaps that I do. So, 75+ bags - Though the last 25 I made were just simple two seams (top was selvedge, one side a fold, sew bottom and other side - french seams), and a bit of twine to tie the tops. These will be mostly drawstring closure, though I do have quite a stash of zippers, so I hope to use them up - maybe 25 of them will be zippered bags.

[@theyarngoeson]

Love your Half - Half + Half wrap! Just have to share that I never thought I’d ever knit one BUT I started a striped version, currently I’m probably halfway through the second half AND I have plans to make the two color version next year. So yes indeed I ended up really enjoying the whole process and easy comfort of knitting the Half + Half. I would love to see you do episodes on your Half + Half wraps and on your Ranunculus sweaters.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! OoOoo the striped one looks lovely - what colors are you using? I will definitely do a Half+Half and a Ranunculus round-up! Thanks for your enthusiasm!

[@yesimthatlisa]

@EdibleThoughtsMakes I'm not following the "striping" pattern exactly and went with what was more visually appealing to me as I worked on it. I had some random yarns in my stash that worked together - cream tweed, dark green tweed, two smaller leftovers in dark teal that are so close to look the same and two Malabrigo highly-speckled sock skeins in Parade and Disfraz. I'm really loving how this is turning out, it's going to be such a good size after blocking that I plan to use it as a throw as well as a wrap around the house and also during our tv/movie watching times.

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

@yesimthatlisa lovely!

[@lydiasobocinski9651]

YIPEE!

[@aknitlife]

Hi Stephanie: Great podcast, as usual. I knit a lot of hats from stockinette to cables, snug and not snug, extra long, etc. I even knit the musselburgh with como wool from Harrisville Designs hoping to eliminate the hat hiking up and exposing a little of the ear problem. I unfortunately wear glasses and have to walk three hours to buy groceries. I have to keep adjusting the hat it is fully covering the ear constantly. I find it annoying to have to yank it again after walking another half block of walking? What can be done to surmount this irritating problem. Thanks for sharing, always excited to watch the beautiful and amazing projects.❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you! Ugh so annoying!! If everything doesn’t work, maybe earmuff things that wrap along the base of the head on the inside or outside of the hat to clamp down over the ears could help??? Take care!

[@patbossence8995]

You are so inspiring! Great podcast! Do you always use Linen Quill for your Half & Half Triangle Shawls?

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words❤️. I've knit them all in Linen Quill except for one that I knit in Purl Soho's Quartz base.

[@ll29123]

Lovely to catch up with you as always! You are so inspiring ~ I love your tote bags, if you ever want to suggest to someone a pattern they could try the Firefly tote by Noodlehead, it’s quite similar to your self drafted totes. Happy December, enjoy the woolies and snow 🩵

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! Since I've never followed that pattern, I don't feel like I can vouch for it (not saying it's good/bad just that I have zero experience with it) - plus then I'd have to link one more thing and... people can do their own research! Hah! Thanks for sharing though, I hope others who are interested in making something similar come across your suggestion! Take care❤️

[@susanjohnke3575]

Hi Stephanie! Love your videos and your style! Would you consider making a video about your favorite sock yarn(s)? You knit so many, I bet you have some great recommendations. Just wondering if you have thoughts on certain brands, SW vs non-SW, nylon or no nylon, etc?

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Thank you so much! I'll consider it but not sure I have much to offer.... I generally prefer superwash for the machine-washability (I'll link to my sock washing vid in case you haven't seen it), nylon content for durability, and generally higher twist also for durability. Patons Kroy, Regia, Opal, West Yorkshire Spinners are pretty much indestructible and great for gift-knitting (not for specifically only for gifts but just that they don't need special treatment and are hard-wearing). That sums it up! If I think there's more to say, I'll consider a short episode. Take care!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Washing Handknit Wool Socks | Edible Thoughts Makes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYi0Y3Z5m8umZ9E

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I guess my vid on washing handknit socks might not be as relevant to your question as I thought in my head....sorry lol.

[@danielepoirier7237]

Would love half and half round up

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Will do!

[@knittysixx5106]

Not enough gentle in the world these days. Happy new year

[@lucilesenseney5556]

Love your podcast. What was the soap you used to soak your hat? Do you do your own music for the beginning of the video ? I have discovered that this time of year, I have trouble staying focused on books..too many distractions and I am an avid reader!!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Tuft Woolens Sock soap bars! This one was scented Mossy Woods I think. No I didn’t do my own music - too worried about how copyright issues would go and it would be that much more work to do too! Though I did record my own playing for a video years ago and KZbin didn’t remove it 😆

[@susanmartorana2282]

Have you come across The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon? Originally published in 2013, there are currently 4 books in print, with another 3 to come. I believe #5 is due out 12/24. While not specifically listed as YA, it is in the fantasy genre. I’m finding it to be difficult to put down!!, and am looking forward to reading all the ones currently available. Thanks for another interesting podcast❤

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I will look into it - thank you for the recommendation! I appreciate you taking the time to spend with me❤️

[@RunWithHooksNYarn]

Do you like the look of the Love Note pattern? Have you made one??

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I've made several! Do you use Ravelry? I have project pages for the Love Notes I've knit there and they've also been discussed here on KZbin if you'd like to find out more about them!

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Here's the video with my most recent Love Note: Episode 104: A Craving for Spring | Edible Thoughts Makes kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGnHZ2t_rLWmq9U

[@gailfirenze4760]

🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@BR54niner]

I tried to scroll the comments Incase you had already answered. Please forgive me if I overlooked. What is the background sound?

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

Click on "show more" to open up the description box below the video and scroll all the way down, there's a section that says "Music" - the info is there!

[@RunWithHooksNYarn]

How much do you crochet???

[@EdibleThoughtsMakes]

I'm not sure how to answer that....for decades?