episode 33 - Knitting and Nourishment in 2020

[@Elianaalfonso7703]

A lovely but very poignant podcast, watching it now in February 2022. So many plans and dreams that were waylaid by a virus. I look forward to finding out how you went in the next 2 years. I must say that I discovered Arnie and Carlos in March 2020 and they more or less saved my sanity during lockdowns with their podcasts. And then I discovered many other amazing podcasters, and I am in awe of their generosity in spending their time and energy sharing their knowledge, knits and life. Like you do. So thanks a million for your podcast. I love it.

[@sherriebowden5721]

I enjoy your videos very much. I am also working on the Ranunculus. I had a lot of trouble with the yoke section but the designer had a video for every stitch so I got through it and I learned so much! I'm at the same point you are, just have to do the body now.

[@barbarah9741]

The beginning of your video with all the lovely trees and snow was magical. Your sweater (the one you are wearing) is gorgeous and your throw is wonderful as well. You are a very creative person! Thank you for a great hour of listening and learning!

[@TheWeight2go]

I love that you always learn the foreign names of authors, designers etc. It shows how thoughtful you are 😘💕

[@littlebigknits]

TheWeight2go I love languages and I guess it shows 😊

[@michellecranford9238]

Selma, you seem like a very sweet lady..Nourish seems like a very good word for you. Your knits are beautiful..and your podcast is a joy.💝

[@mrsjudys]

Wonderful word.....I'm a caretaker for my daughter who has MS. Very important to nourish yourself so you can be there for those that you care for. I love your blue sweater that you are wearing....beautiful.

[@sallythibodeaux7992]

Great episode! I loved the snow and everything else! Your mug shows Selma, a very nice gift!

[@jeaninegunn4118]

What a lovely podcast to knit to as we wait for 35 cm of snow tomorrow here in NS!! Congrats on the new job. My husband, Bill, started off his civil servant career at "external affairs" as it was then known and as he wanted to walk to work that is how we ended up in New Edinburgh. My word for the year is creativity as I want to push myself a bit more in my fiber arts studio. Nourish your soul, heart, and body (and knitting needles) in this upcoming year Selma!

[@bssmith1955]

Happy New Year from Boulder Colorado! Great podcast from start to finish. Love the knitting and hearing and seeing about your life. The yarn inspired by your father's house brought me to tears too.

[@marieliessewise]

Your episodes are always a treat. Thank you for mentioning the different stranded techniques. I usually carry one thread in each hand but that doesn’t solve my problem with tension and how it stresses me😉 I’ll try another technique. Your dark blue sweater looks great on you! The “tree sweater” is going to be gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and for your books recommendations. Loving Trevor Noah here too!Congratulations on your new job! And Happy 2020!

[@joannecrate1486]

You are a natural at this. Sooooo enjoyable. I love all of your knits and have been inspired to knit some of the same. I need to get better at posting these. I really admire your outlook on life. TY for sharing. 👏🙏🏼💕🇨🇦

[@suebrown436]

Such a beautiful podcast, Selma. Thank you! I loved the snowy scenes at the beginning and again at the end - and your Christmas tree was beautiful! I watched Kate's podcast immediately before yours so had already seen her lovely Habitation throw, and when I saw yours I was just thinking how fluffier it looked, and then you said that you had stranded some mohair with the minis which was such a great touch. Nourish is an excellent word for you to focus on in 2020 and I wish you a very Happy New Year, and all the best with your new job.

[@littlebigknits]

Sue Brown all the best to you in 2020!! 🤗🤗

[@cindyg.8425]

The Split toe socks might need to be made for my Mom. Congratulations on your new job. Love the ending shot of you knitting and your new throw warming you. Happy New Year!

[@juliadroy1179]

Love the navy sweater, love the turtle dove looking forward to seeing the finished garment.

[@jopb1811]

Love the idea of a bucket list by season. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@jayshreeshah6245]

Happy New Year Selma. A lovely episode. Thank you hazel for Perwoll in Sainsburys.

[@barbarawatson1667]

Just watching this in April 2022. I so enjoy your podcasts, I knit well but am learning to spread my wings now! Thank you. PS I also love to keep my tree up a little longer as well! Love from Calgary. (Where it is also snowing !)

[@littlebigknits]

Hooray for spreading your wings!! Not so yay for the snow!

[@lupepedraza8497]

A lovely podcast Selma. Happy new year to you and your family. Love from Vancouver BC. I'm from Uruguay as your husband and I go often.

[@littlebigknits]

Lupe Pedraza where are you from in Uruguay??

[@lupepedraza8497]

@@littlebigknits I was born in Montevideo, but I have been in Canada for 50 years. My parents live in Shangri-la, Canelones.

[@sunnyw4148]

Thank you for a lovely visit and catch up. I appreciate the list of books along with patterns, knitting, recipes, etc.

[@shereewaddell3417]

Love your podcast. Nourish is a good word.im going to use it this yr too.god bless

[@meezermeowmy]

Hello from Louisiana! I discovered you today, and thoroughly enjoyed your episode. We keep the 12 days of Christmas, too, taking our decorations down on Epiphany.

[@soniahorewood2333]

I loved your introduction with all the snow on the trees, such a contrast to the bushfires we have here in Australia , was a nice calm contrast xx

[@littlebigknits]

Sonia Horewood sending you ❤️❤️ and if I could, rain! We are now having freezing rain which for us has caused lots of damage in the past so everyone is always wary.

[@kristopherangel2307]

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[@mathewzev1829]

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[@kristopherangel2307]

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[@kristopherangel2307]

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[@OllieandBella]

Lovely episode 💓 your Ranunculus looks great, I too am on the knit rounds for the body! I need to finish it and block it but have been trying to get my sock wips under control 😂

[@deborahlee7975]

Happy New Year to you and your family! It was so nice to watch this latest podcast - it's always fun to see what you've been up to. I really enjoyed hearing about the books you read in 2019 - you've inspired me to keep better track of what I read in 2020. Also, if you're ever in the Niagara area, I noticed that Commisso's (a grocery store in the Falls) has three different kinds of the detergent you mentioned - one is in liquid form (like the one you showed), and two are in powder form (for wool and fine cloth, but comes in a box). Finally, congratulations on the new position! Must be exciting!!

[@littlebigknits]

thank you for the recommendation!! happy 2020 to you!! let me know if you read any really good books!

[@teresalibby6751]

You are such a joy to listen to and you always inspire me and my creativity!

[@joannecurrey860]

You are such a breath of fresh air to watch, don't ever change.

[@littlebigknits]

oh my goodness!! thank you for your very kind words!!

[@kathydolan741]

My Daphne du Maurier recommendation is Frenchman's Creek, a little lighter than the others. You have started with the best. You've inspired my knitting, my reading and my attitude to 2020. Thank you for your company.

[@littlebigknits]

Kathy Dolan thank you for the recommendation of Frenchman’s Creek. I wouldn’t have chosen it!! I am thrilled if I have inspired in any way!!!

[@berniefeeneer2686]

The intro is beautiful. I visited Ottawa in December. So much fun.

[@kimberlypenney7216]

The call or on your sweater is elegant It is always fun to have a new job in your professional life. So enjoy sitting down with you joined by my morning coffee and knitting.

[@Randi19196]

Selma, you and your knitting are so inspiring! I’m tempted to read all of the books, beginning with Americanah. All of the books you mentioned sound great. Eleanor oliphant was one of my favorite books too!

[@carolrabich275]

Happy New Year Selma! Love everything about your Podcasts. I never miss one. Arne and Carlos... I am a Big Fan of theirs. I have knit all but 14 of their 55 Christmas Balls and that is all I put on my flocked tree. It is absolutely gorgeous and I get a ton of compliments. I always toss the gingerbread house in the trash! Never again, thank you for sharing that tradition. See you next podcast. .

[@littlebigknits]

Carol Rabich wow your tree must be amazing!!! I will take a pic of the recipe and put it in the group on Ravelry

[@bettybanks5367]

Amazon sells the Perwoll wool wash. Enjoyed your podcast, thanks for sharing.

[@daleannayoung9438]

Just found your channel....love the sweater that you are wearing! I wish I could knit as well as you...I’m a very easy pattern knitter❤️Enjoyed your podcast!You remind me of Meryl Streep!

[@littlebigknits]

Dale Anna Young you’re not the first to say that I look like Meryl Streep!!! Thanks for watching!

[@corinnefitzpatrick2619]

Hi Selma, happy new year to you and yours, hope the word of the year works well for you. Congrats on the new job and good luck with it! xx

[@littlebigknits]

corinne fitzpatrick happy new year 🥳 to you as well!!

[@diannedolha2318]

Happy New Year! I also thought it was a new decade, but scientists say, "the first decade of the common era (CE or AD) was years 1 to 10, the second decade was years 11 to 20, and the next decade will be years 2021 to 2030”. Congrats on the new job, they made a great choice! And thanks for the Kick in the Pants pattern reference, hadn't seen it before.

[@StitchingtheHighNotes]

So lovely to visit with you Selma, and so many inspiring knits and patterns. I’ve definitely added a few to my queue! Regarding Trevor Noah, have you listened to his podcast on Luminary? It’s fantastic! All the best to you and happy new year!

[@littlebigknits]

Stitching the High Notes happy new year to you too!! I have not listened to him on luminary but I will check it out. I had meant to so this is a good reminder!

[@bridgetattheravelldsleave156]

Selma, Happy New Year! I do so enjoy spending time with you, and I'm glad your 2018 was stellar. I am somewhat envious of you and your new job - I hope it goes well. I'm currently in the kind of situation you were in, and it's exhausting, as you say. Your projects as usual are beautiful, and I have to say that I really am taken by the sweater you were wearing. Best of luck with your new position!

[@littlebigknits]

Bridget Clancy I hope your work situation changes for you!! All the best to you this year!! 🥳🥳

[@chrisb7998]

how did it take me this long to find your podcast? So happy to have found a fellow Canadian! I also have a sweater in Paris Night by Mal. I adore the colourway.

[@WitchoftheWildWood]

As a social worker for people with dementia and their families, I think Nourish is a wonderful word for the year.

[@littlebigknits]

Mutableblue 🤗🤗

[@jackiemay6315]

I think that yarn on your nubby sweater looks fantastic great texture.

[@hazeluzzell]

Jamaica Inn is my favourite....so atmospheric...

[@sallysandwith2424]

I love your podcast and the sweet outlook you share. You have helped me through some empty days and I always get some hope after our visit. I hope you don’t mind me sharing this with you. Love your new projects .Take care❤️👵Sally🇺🇸

[@littlebigknits]

Sally Sandwith thank you for sharing this Sally! You have warmed my heart ❤️ but more importantly we have lifted each other up so here’s to a year of hope!

[@suegodfrey4794]

Hi Selma..happy New year to you. Wow, you look fabulous in your tunic. I love it. 😘 such a talented lady xx

[@littlebigknits]

Sue Godfrey thank you my dear!! 😘😘

[@bogdem9610]

Loved the garments galore kal as it prompted me to actually knit garments. Another one using stash yarn would be great or perhaps having that as one of the categories, as I am trying to knit from stash (and not buy more) until I get my stash down to something I’m more comfortable with. Loved the podcast.

[@littlebigknits]

bog dem I am thinking the same re the kal! I’ll announce it next time!!

[@carolejones5530]

Hello First podcast I’ve listen to from you. Very well done. The blue sweater is gorgeous. I like the striped socks. Happy 2020

[@martaantao193]

Hi, happy new year. Always lovely to see

[@gelaw1389]

Thanks for this podcast. You have wonderful projects on the needles. The sweater you are wearing is really amazing. I love it. By the way Perwoll is available at Amazon. Greetings from Bavaria, Germany Angela

[@lizakingstoncoleman2059]

Happy new year Selma. Best of luck with the new job1🥰

[@juliadeboer7895]

Knit a giant swatch with that yarn inspired by your father's house, and frame it. It's so beautiful!

[@MartushkaknitsPodcast]

Excellent episode as always! I cherished every word! Thank you for keeping me company while driving my son back to Uni! ( a was a passenger so I was still able to admire your lovely you😘😘😘😘😘

[@littlebigknits]

Martushkaknits Podcast 😘😘😘 hugs from here!

[@mistykeaton1744]

I love audiobooks when I’m knitting. Last year is started the “100 Greatest Books of All Time” on Goodreads. I listened to 58 books! It was amazing. Going to try and finish the others this year.

[@littlebigknits]

Misty Keaton that is a whole lot of books you read!! I will go and check that out!

[@lorrainepullen2603]

Happy New Year Selma. Loved this podcast, it was very inspiring. Looking forward to your next one. Have a great year ahead and happy knitting 🎉💖

[@littlebigknits]

same to you!!!

[@lianachristlo2395]

Another great podcast! Lovely scenery around you there. I also read A Gentleman in Moscow and agree totally with you. I wish the end had more to it but I suppose they leave you to imagine it. Almost like he got to a certain point and said, I'm done, here's some info for you to finish it yourself! :)

[@littlebigknits]

Liana Christlo it’s true but I was surprised that it was not with Sofia that he was reunited as it seemed like the affair with the other woman had dwindled from what I remembered. If he had taken a bit more time with the ending I think it would have been a near perfect book!

[@ollerupcrafts]

As usual an inspiring podcast. 😍 your Christmas decorations are beautiful. ☺️❤️ New job - Congratulations 😍

[@aliiljah8224]

Hello Selma, I just saw your video for the first time and have to comment on a couple of things. First, the beginning of the video is absolutely beautiful, winter is my favorite season. Winter, snow and trees are my absolute favorite things that this world has to offer. I am on Lake Erie in the state of Pennsylvania in the U.S. and I am getting " jipped " of winter the last few years,and seeing the first part of your video actually made me SMILE seeing the snow and trees. Now the other thing I really liked was your Habitation Throw, it is so pretty, just my colors, and it looks so soft, where can I find the pattern for the throw as I would love to make one. Thank you, I will continue to watch. Alicia

[@littlebigknits]

Alicia Danowski thank you for watching!! We have had a rather pretty winter this year which is nice although the weather has been all over the place. You should be able to find the habitation throw in ravelry. It’s part of a collection but I think she may be selling the patterns individually now.

[@tricothon]

Hi Selma! I which you a really happy year of 2020. Thank you for another lovely episode. Take care and good luck at your new job :)

[@littlebigknits]

Josée Labrie sane to you Josée!! 😘

[@cloudberryskies3687]

I so enjoyed your podcast thank you! My all time favourite Daphne du Maurier book is The House on the Strand. x

[@littlebigknits]

Cloudberry Skies good to know! Will check it out!

[@glorypetyo7162]

Just love your sweater you are wearing!🧶❤️

[@johannesingleton1788]

i would like to see the yarn that reflects your fathers house as a cowl with the tree pattern similar to the sweater. thanks for a great podcast Happy New Year Joh

[@christineferoli1750]

Such an enjoyable vlog, as usual. Love the Fo’s and Wips. The yarn you were gifted was so thoughtful and beautiful. Also love the socks. Nourish makes sense but I also like I am here! Happy 2020🌹

[@littlebigknits]

Christine Feroli all the best to you!!

[@aeastman59]

Such a lovely intro with the forest in snow! Selma can you share your gingerbread house recipe? Ive made 2 gingerbread houses but they were inedible😦 Congratulations on the new job, thats exciting! I think you are right, the yarn will work fine for the Rauwerk sweater, it looks great so far! Your christmas tree looks very pretty in the background! That was so sweet and thoughtful of her to dye the yarn in the colors of your dads house💖what if you knit up the knitted stars pattern? I have trouble finding audiobooks I like... thank you for sharing about the books you are reading. "Snowman the 80 dollar champion" was a fun, easy feel-good listen for me recently...thank you for another interesting podcast!😄

[@isast-germain2123]

Hello Selma , Happy new year and have fun in your new job! Wondering if you could share your new techniques for the jacquard ? For the yarn that represents your dad’s house maybe the Heirloom Socks from Les arts textile du Témiscouata should be the perfect pattern for the yarn 👌

[@littlebigknits]

Isa St-Germain what jacquard are you talking about?? Thank you for the sock suggestion!!

[@teresaallan6841]

Enjoyable podcast! Happy New Year! Great book list. I enjoyed “Rules of Civility” a lot. Quite different from his other book. I’ve read almost all of the other ones you mentioned. “Bad Blood” by John Carreyrou was quite the read as well. On the knitting front, I too met Arne & Carlos, but it was just a day trip from Toronto. Maybe I’ll run into you one of these days. Good luck with the new job!

[@littlebigknits]

Teresa Allan thank you for the book recommendations!! Happy new year to you!

[@wendymcfarlane9068]

Happy New Year. I can highly recommend you try Castle Dor. It's a remarkable read.

[@littlebigknits]

Wendy McFarlane thank you for the recommendation!

[@wendymcfarlane9068]

@@littlebigknits You're very welcome.x

[@nitterpub5157]

I had the same experience with Americanah-absolutely loved until about 20 pages from the end... in fact I totally put it down ( the downside of reading as opposed to listening I guess 🤔) It did make me consider things I hadn’t previously about race and assumptions. Thank you for sharing your reading-lots of great suggestions! Have a beautiful 2020, Selma!

[@littlebigknits]

Nitter Pub totally agree!!!

[@melissaspolidoro4232]

Yes please to another KAL!

[@kellyhipkins5616]

So soothing im a new fan from Warren,OHio, going to catch up on your videos. Love your Sweater your wearing. The hat is so pretty if you cant find who is gonna wear it ill enjoy it, lols. im a fan of Arne and Carlos i just love them. That gray one is stunning! I really like those strip socks good luck on your new work adventure

[@littlebigknits]

Kelly Hipkins welcome!! 🤗🤗

[@joannm6558]

Hi. You can buy Perwoll on Amazon.ca. It’s not cheap, but it lasts a long time.

[@Whistlewalk]

If only 2020 hadn't been such an adventure in the end.

[@barefootknitty]

Great podcast. All the best in 2020.

[@shethasimon3441]

Good luck for your new adventure💐 , wish you a wonderful 2020 full with joy🍁☕❄🧶🍪

[@littlebigknits]

moon knitter same to you!!! 🎉🎉

[@lilitateje]

Dear Selam, your blue sweater is gorgeous! I understand that no pattern, is this trueo where can I download. Thanks for sharing your work with us . All the best Lilian

[@littlebigknits]

Lilita Garcia I created this one so there is no pattern for it I’m afraid.

[@mls4139]

The blue Paris sweater is really beautiful and elegant.

[@lisbethfarmarbowers6476]

Good wishes to you for a happy and nourishing 2020 ! 💫❤️🧶

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

Find an orange that matches your Father's door and knit a silhouette of his house. Frame it and enjoy the sweet gift!

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Love your tunic it is really comfy looking and it is very classically stylish. Do you happen to know the pattern name or designer? I especially like the button detail. Happy 2020 to you.

[@littlebigknits]

I improvised this one. it is a typical top down raglan constuction.

[@nancymorgan5505]

You so need to make a pattern for that roll neck sweater!

[@littlebigknits]

I wish I had kept notes... 🙄

[@lindarose712]

Beautiful opening scenes! You have a wonderful eye for beauty.

[@ninamckinley]

Selma, I love hanging out with you. I have an idea for that yarn you showed that was inspired by your Father’s house; Take a shadow box and get the picture of his house printed out and tack it to the inside, then make a swatch roughly the same size as the photo also put that inside, then maybe find a small trinket that belonged to your Father or one given to you by him and place it in your shadow box. That way you could hang it up in your home to display the yarn and you can then use the rest for your socks or whatever. Then you can always see the yarn and the house.

[@littlebigknits]

Nina McKinley thank you so much for the idea!! 🤗🤗

[@ShowandTellknitting]

Selma, Amor Towles lives in my neighborhood. Next time you're in NY, I can take you to the place where he buys his morning coffee.

[@littlebigknits]

Show and Tell knitting podcast that’s a deal!!

[@dfblake7]

hi Selma, You said you stranded your minis with a cream mohair for the throw.Can i ask which mohair you used (needs to be non itchy for me), and what size needles you used? Thanks.

[@littlebigknits]

Dorothy Blake it was drops kid silk I believe but I can’t guarantee you won’t find it itchy

[@j_filippo]

All the best to you in 2020

[@littlebigknits]

Jan Filippo and to you!!

[@Karbeyaz62]

This video for you thanks...!

[@rubylu8079]

what a gorgeous blanket

[@victoriapileski3966]

Hello Selma I would be interested in a KAL about charity knitting. Just an idea

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

Who was the other podcaster you mentioned that co-hosted the garments galore kal? I’d definitely be interested for 2020!

[@littlebigknits]

Brenda Bloomfield hawthorn cottage craft. I suspect I will do a garment kal of sorts

[@TheThoughtfulKnitter]

Wow, the jumper (sweater) you’re wearing is just perfection 👌🏻 I love it! The colour, the neckline, the fun detail of buttons at the back - fab!!

[@littlebigknits]

Caithness Lassigie thank you my dear!!!

[@jayshreeshah6245]

ps. I loved 'A gentleman in Moscow' too

[@lindagates4896]

I would love that pattern

[@littlebigknits]

Linda Kloock which one?

[@leeanutson1026]

I love the idea of stash busting - I literally have a knitting loft and a ridiculous stash. I have vowed to not purchase any yarn this year ... I require yarn discipline 🇫🇮

[@littlebigknits]

Leea Nutson if you are able to not buy yarn all year you will need to share the secret of how you managed that!! I am trying to not buy anything until March for now... trying being the operative word!

[@leeanutson1026]

Little Big Knits It will be a huge challenge: I usually purchase weekly! Plus, I am hoping to go to Knit City Montreal.

[@peggybork5623]

Hi thank you so much, I will send you a message on ravelry. Thanks!

[@hazeluzzell]

If anyone in UK wants Perwoll wash, Sainsbury’s have it.

[@corinnefitzpatrick2619]

Thank you!

[@gillyjaynes8558]

Thanks Hazel x