Episode 42 - Travel knitting, retreat knitting and Njord Socks

[@elizabethchristie4749]

I always enjoy your podcasts. Never feel you have to apologise or edit genuine emotions. I shed a few tears in sympathy as I had been feeling much the same (for different reasons as I am a good bit older) So glad you are feeling better.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you for your kindness 💕 I hope things are getting better for you Elizabeth❣️

[@kathleentanti4387]

Thank you for sharing not only your trip but life and all the crappy hormonal joy we ladies deal with. Here’s to much knitting, sipping and calmer days.

[@ladyjacquiehawey5191]

Awesome recap of your visit to the UK and your authenticity! Life is life and it's so great to see it expressed in such a genuine way. Menopause is a reality and talking about it is important. I'm so glad you were able to strengthen your connections with so many knitting/fibre friends!

[@leigh-annenicholls2841]

Such a lovely video. So nice to see a genuine person showing up. I'm glad you are feeling better and are finding pockets of joy in your life. Show yourself the kindness you give to others. I was wondering why 19 minis and it blew me away the reason. What a wonderful thing for the organisers to think of, and a beautiful memory for you as participants. Thankyou xx

[@m.a.christof]

Dear Nancy, Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your lovely podcasts. The yarn you dyed at the retreat is gorgeous!! 🧶🧶🧶🌸🌺🌸

[@brigitteyorke6837]

Thank you for being open and honest about your hormone struggles. So many of us suffer in silence afraid/ashamed to talk about it. It shouldn’t this way and I’m so glad to see that times are changing. So happy to hear you are feeling better.

[@gretheoksholen9354]

I enjoy your podcasts so much. Life is capricious, so be nice to yourself ❤❤

[@janicebnz1959]

Hi Nancy, I'm so glad you had the opportunity to go on the retreat & "reset" in such a great location with like-minded knitters & crafters. ❤ I always enjoy your podcasts as you are an inspirational knitter & you present in a way that makes it seem like we're at knit night!😊 Regarding vlogmis, please don't feel pressured & only do it if it suits you. As you said December is "your time". ❤❤

[@elaineenstone6834]

So glad to hear that your trip has contributed to a better feeling of wellbeing. There is nothing like the smells and tastes of childhood to make you feel better. I am very lucky that I still live in the town where I was born about 25 miles north of London. It has changed over the 78 years of my life but it is still home. The yarn that you dyed is a gorgeous colour and I think the 19 minis are a delight. Love the socks. Looking forward to the new pattern. 🇬🇧

[@christinesmith4845]

I loved your Vlogmas. If you have time, I hope you do it this year. I don't mind seeing the same things as last year. ❤

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Christine 🎄 I'm going to do it 🤓

[@knittielynnie]

The little blips of color on your new socks look like tiny little hearts ❤ I just bought the Njord socks. My husband is a retired Veteran of the US Army, and yes, they can use a little extra support and tlc. Glad that you're feeling much, much better!

[@kimbava8101]

Do not ever apologize! Everyone goes through stuff and we get thru it by helping and talking to each other. Hugs

[@ericallerton809]

❤❤ahhh,,,!!!Nancy,,,,,you are the sweetest🎉🎉 Never apologize,,,,it's life,,,,,been there ,,,as a lot of us have,,we know,,l😢😢 Loved ur podcast,,,,what a trip,,,love hearing about it ,,and what a lovely time,,,seeing everyone,,so nice for you 💕 What lovely yarn you dyed💕🧡 And the yarns from everyone ,,,,😍 Such memories,,,,, Thanks for taking us along ,,,, Elaine 🏠💕🍁🍄

[@patricialoux5193]

I don’t think there was a single thing I didn’t fully enjoy in this podcast episode! Your newest designs are wonderful and I am so with you when it comes to vanilla socks! I have to have some kind of design going. Your UK visit seems magical. Thank you for sharing!

[@patriciaevans2539]

Nancy, it's always so lovely to share this time with you. It sounds like you had an awesome vacation,recharge. Your travel vlog was so great. I hope to get to England someday. On my bucket list. Thanks !❤

[@Sassycanuckknitter]

Thank you Nancy, this is another wonderful podcast of yours. I will add my vote for vlogmas, whether you do it daily or group a few days together it is perfect for me. And I love the idea of December being dedicated to selfish knitting, however I did too much selfish knitting during the year so I am trying to power through my Christmas knits. I even reduced the number of Christmas knits to 4 with one that can be delivered post Christmas, and I have two half finished (Maxine hot water bottle cover + long standing Stocking WIP - Arne and Carlos 2023). The other two will get cast on this weekend, one is a mini stuffed chicken and the other are saltwater trigger mitts in aran weight Briggs and Little. And no worries re: moods, we all have mental health and all women have or have had hormonal shifts....keep sharing as many of us can relate to your experiences. Happy knitting.

[@jenniferspivey3049]

❤❤❤ Hugs. I encourage your authenticity, we should all be so brave and see each other for where they are at with compassion and love. What a wonderful trip thank you for sharing, the views from the bus were great.

[@dorisextance4791]

Great podcast! Glad you are feeling better and that you had a wonderful fruitful trip.

[@wendybradley8420]

That was a great episode. I was able to enjoy throughout the day. Nancy never apologize for being real. Sometimes by showing your weakness it helps others. I myself suffer from depression and anxiety. And without medication I’m not sure I would be here. Anyway great big Hugs to you. You certainly were able to hide what you were going through but never feel like you have to. Hugs again

[@soniaboyko2703]

Don’t ever apologize for showing and sharing your feelings. We all go through things and it’s wonderful to have a supportive group like this that doesn’t judge because a lot of us have been through similar experiences! Big hugs! Please vlog in December! Whatever you can give us, we’ll be happy with! ❤❤🧶

[@kathleentanti4387]

Your sewing is amazing. Be proud of that jacket. The bargain yarn from Portugal is such a delicate colour. What a bargain. As for your latest lento - it looks fantastic on you. Great finished knits too. Have fun ❤

[@epiphany8276]

Lovely to hear your travel and retreat memories. Totally get your nostalgia for UK as I'm a Brit living in California. Always a treat to go shopping in Tescos of Sainsburys, meals in pubs, fish and chips and a Chinese takeaway. I'd love to visit Ironbridge again, Shropshire is one of my favourite counties. Love Kelly's yarn, I was lucky to get some for Christmas last year, savouring it and waiting for the perfect project of course! Thanks for the episode. Jane

[@kcrockshi]

Another great podcast Nancy. I really enjoyed your travel blog too. I was so excited for you going to the retreat and meeting up with a bunch of my favourite podcasters.

[@BostonMelG]

I vote YES for vlogsmas - I didn’t watch last year’s so feel free to repeat everything! 😂 Also, I’m so happy to see how great the trip was for your spirits ❤

[@juliabittorf6603]

Thank you for explaining the 68 stitch sock. And I don’t care if it’s the same as last year! 😂 I will watch again! And you don’t have to do every day do what you can ❤

[@kerrywolf8670]

Thank you for being you and for being real. My coworker and I talk about how menopause is a huge life change that isn't talked about enough. I'm happy to hear that you are feeling better and that your trip was a great reset for you!

[@JaneWilliams-y7x]

Thank you for another great episode. Happy knitting 🧶 x

[@Reknits4me]

So enjoy your podcast. Very happy you had such a lovely visit with friends in England. We can all relate to unplanned tears. You are with your people.❤️🧶❤️

[@carolynblack420]

Wonderful that your holiday was a reset and that you are feeling better. I loved your vlogs last December - I hope you do something this year.

[@Sharronmcaffee]

Enjoyed hearing of your trip. It is great you got a chance to recharge and reset. Never apologize, I appreciate you being real and genuine. Looking forward to the new pattern release.

[@lorrainelambert9001]

Aww Nancy so pleased you enjoyed your trip and were able to reset as well ❤ never apologise for being you as we women ago through the hormone thing ❤ god bless you Nancy 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@judygrayson7896]

Like Joan Crawford “no wooden hangers” no wooden baskets lol. Always enjoy your tips. Thanks!

[@Hanneblack23]

Oh Nancy so sorry to hear about the hard time you’ve went through😢 so glad that you’re feeling better😘 menopause is the worst😢 I was so happy to see that you’ve posted a new episode 🥰 totally made my day☺️ The colour of your Felix sweater is so pretty on you🩷 Can’t wait to get your upcoming new pattern - just bought the Njord socks. Take care❤️💐 Hanne

[@luannechilcote6480]

The yarn you dyed is absolutely gorgeous. 🤩🤩

[@catallsopp]

Hi Nancy, thank you for another wonderful episode. I'm always so happy to see a new one pop up! Thank you for sharing, not only your gorgeous knitting, designs & spinning, but for also letting us feel like we're old friends sharing news and life's ups and downs. I can totally relate to what you've described re. menopause and all the fun ways it derails us, and I'm so happy you're finding a more comfortable balance these days to help with that - that's huge, I know! :-) This knitting community is such a joy and helps me manage all 'the feels' as my kids call it. Thanks for being such a big part of that! So happy you got to go on that trip - Cheers!

[@grammysknitting]

I really enjoyed your episode and seeing your lovely yarn. I loved hearing about the yarn retreat. I'm glad your joy is coming back....menopause is hard!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks for keeping me company❣️ And yes it is...which I didn't expect. Getting informed and having a supportive doctor has made the difference 💕

[@hbknits]

Enjoyed your podcast as always- and as so many others have said no need to apologize. Celebrate the return of feeling yourself again to the max! Also- spent the entire podcast admiring the wonderful pink sweater. A friend of mine gave me some yarn in that shade that she didn’t want and I’ve been really hesitating to use it. No more. Probably casting it on today😂

[@carin.zwaneveld]

Just found your video's and I love this one because I see many people I know from youtube. Thank you for showing us around, such beautiful scenery. Now I'm going to watch your vlogmas video's because I LOVE vlogmas. Hi from the Netherland.

[@beverlythompson3246]

So glad you had a great trip (and also that the adjustment in meds is working for you). I am sure I’m not the only viewer who wants to reach out and give you a big hug! The retreat looked like so much fun- would love to go…..alas our Canadian $ really makes travel tough.

[@donnawelch3548]

Thank you for sharing your lovely trip to England. What an experience. Take Care.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you Donna❣️ I'm already dreaming of the next one 🥰

[@theyarngoeson]

Wonderful episode!! Love seeing all the goodies and hearing about your trip! 💗

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks for spending some (quite a lot 😆) of time with me❣️

[@conniewray64]

I would love to watch your vlogs in December! 💕

[@klaskelangford8324]

Love the new pattern, in my library. Your sweater is amazing! Followed your blog and loved every bit of your travels!

[@KnotablueKnits]

So glad that you're feeling better ☺️

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you...me too❣️

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@blindrootinhogs]

Vlogmas would be FUN !! Cant wait to see your Pixie fiber spun up !

[@bronnieo3258]

Thanks for another great vlog. I loved your previous vlog on your trip to the UK and Lay Family Yarns Retreat. I’m not a sock knitter unfortunately but think your column in your sock reminds me of the iron bridge and looks wonderful 😊

[@janinekenyon9057]

Thank you for another wonderful podcast, brightening a rather exhausting week! I can’t wait for your new sock pattern, definitely need a lovely candy cane sock 😊 I wonder if this pattern will work great with a self striping yarn … I hope your coming weeks will be lovely and you come up with a decision on vlogmas that makes you happy! (I love the simple company of vlogmas and the day to day personally)

[@virginiatruyens1687]

Love you as you are!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you...that's very kind 💕 Apparently my hormones are still out of whack 😆

[@dmbrown240]

I wish I had made notes as I was watching to make comments. 🤪 I love your Felix pullover. ❤️ You already know how much I loved watching your vlog of your trip. Spending time with knitting friends is the best! I’ve been fortunate to meet some of my Instagram friends and podcasters in person. ❤❤❤

[@knitsiphappy]

Meeting other knitters is just the best 🥰 I'm a terrible commenter on other podcasts 🤓 I always forget what I wanted to say or I leave four comments 😁

[@dmbrown240]

@ I’ll just start commenting as soon as I see something. 🤣

[@knitsiphappy]

@dmbrown240 it's good to get it out of our brains 😂

[@craftytancreations3320]

Thank you for another fab episode. We get you on the menopause thing. Sending virtual hugs. I would love to see a Vlogmas. Wintery Canada would look so lovely compared to my summery, hot and humid Australia. Only do whats good for you and enjoy the seasonal festivities 🎅🧶

[@lenacummings1313]

Make a iron bridge sock pattern with the fretwork!

[@lisashank1010]

Love your podcasts, even with tears. Don't worry we get it.❤

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you Lisa❣️ There I was saying that I was feeling better and more in control...perhaps not 😆😆

[@lindanoseworthy8594]

Aww don’t worry about the tears been there all of that behind me now. Stay strong my dear.

[@wendybradley8420]

Wonderful Need something to watch while having my lunch. Long episodes are great. I can watch some and watch the rest later. Thanks Nancy

[@knitsiphappy]

Perfect!! Thanks for hanging out with me Wendy 💕

[@ellenlovell5729]

I'm going to make your new socks in Christmas colours. It looks like that could work well.

[@dtroj4774]

Love your new design 😍

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you!! Me too and I can't wait to release it in December 🎄

[@carolnash5617]

Your yucky weather is just like ours right in the middle of the USA... rain is stopping but it is gray and "wet" cold. I am so glad that your trip turned out so well... it came at JUST the right time, when you needed it the most. Take care!

[@knitsiphappy]

We had quire a bit of snow later that day as the temperature dropped. I'm so not ready for that 🤓 The trip was just what I needed and my tears don't quite demonstrate the fact that I do feel better 😆

[@melanieg5459]

I recognise the bag your scraps were in! Cricket Cove (now Three Bags Full) 😊

[@mariemunson6087]

Yes, do vlogmas! 😊🌲❄️🎄🎉🎁🎅

[@madebymoomeeno]

Looks like you had a fab time in the UK Nancy :) Thank you for another lovely chatty episode! I need to ask about shrinking a jumper in the dryer though as I have a sweater that needs tightening up. Do you have any tips as to temp and time? I got totally choked up when you talked about your trip. I really wanted to give you a hug :) Kathryn x x x

[@colettemoolman4410]

Hi Nancy, the cool winter colours like the cerise of your Felix sweater suits you the best. I enjoyed your England trip volg and last year's Vlogmas. Please do another Vlogmas, don't worry about new content - your advent yarns, etc will be new :D. Imagine you are a South African traveller to England and the exchange rate is 1:23 - now that sucks. However, if you're a Canadian and you travel to South Africa, you can buy gorgoues hand-dyed yarns at 1:13 in your favour.

[@sharonleeknitwit]

I love your podcasts .The longer the better. ❤ Thank you for always sharing all that you do. Please please please do xmas vlogs. I am a new subscriber. Have a wonderful week or two and see you soon. ❤

[@sew_So_beautiful]

I'd love Vlogmas from you!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you and I'm doing it 🎄

[@luciaevangelho4593]

Yes please to the advents if you have time!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Lucia❣️ I'm going to do it 🎄

[@francesm1704]

Loved your Vlogmas last year, would enjoy it again if you decide to do that :)

[@francesm1704]

Do you need test knitters for the new sock pattern? 😊❤ love your socks!

[@lindanoseworthy8594]

Thanks for a lovely podcast. Glad you had a great trip. Question? Did you have your Chicago metal needles with your carry on and you had no problems?

[@mariefligg7244]

I think you should do blogmas. We all do the same things every year. It’s still fun.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Marie❣️ I'm going to do it 🎄

[@kj-sf4md]

Dear knitting friend, i totally been through all you are going through now. NO apologies needed. I so enjoy your earnest & gracious spirit. I did enjoy your vlogmas last year. Opening the boxes was fun. The trips were interesting too. Even the grand puppy was nice. Loved seeing your job spot. Just remember its your vlogmas it doesn't have to be daily. I have a spinning question. Bit of a newby here. When setting the twist, will it shrink in the process. And if so is it better to rehank afterwards to obtain a more accurate yardage? Lovely hand dyed yarn. Do you think you will dye at home? That would be interesting to watch.

[@knitsiphappy]

That is so kind of you to say 🥰 I will do vlogmas again this year and I'm excited about that 🎄 So for spinning. I find that it usually plumps up a lot when you wash and set the twist, so I only weigh and measure the yardage after washing. It definitely changes the yardage and wraps per inch measurements. I can't see dyeing yarn at home. It was fun at the retreat because we didn't have to do the hard work, just the fun bit🤓 Happy knitting and I'll "see" you soon

[@suenic17]

Your new design blue and white. Do you think that would work with self stripping yarn and a coordinating colour?? I am always looking for new ways to use self stripping yarn

[@knitsiphappy]

That could be really fun Sue! The only thing is that the self striping yarn probably won't have the correct number of rounds, so the colour changes won't be lined up to the elongated stitches. If you use a contrasting for the opposite stripes and they will be consistent and let the stripy yarn got wild!!

[@suenic17]

@ good point

[@anneallen9947]

How does one know about your pattern releases before they're announced on your podcast after the release date, please?

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

Love seeing your podcast but I think doing vlogmas will cut into your selfish knitting time. Loved the travel vlog.

[@ammmullan7129]

You're lovely, don't apologise for being real.

[@tracykrale8613]

Cheri @ acmefibres is the best!!! And her shipping is sooo affordable. It’s the only place I buy my Chiaogoos. ❤ Menopause is a b****. Nobody tells you that you will constantly feel so betrayed by your own body and emotions. Hugs!

[@knitsiphappy]

100% Tracy!!! Nobody told me anything...it's been an eye opener! And Cheri is the best❣️