Episode 44 - All The Crafty Goodness

[@knitsiphappy]

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[@Sassycanuckknitter]

I used your code, and I have been curious about skillshare for a while. Thanks Nancy.

[@MyPinkBathtub-Diane]

Love, love, love Gavin & Stacey! Whenever Nessa said 'What's occurring?" Was my fav part.

[@cozymeadowknits]

I absolutely love love love your crochet wrap and how you made it over the advent period! just fabulous!! can't wait to chat at knit night! xo

[@elizabeth-v7f]

Happy belated New Year! Love all the pieces you shared- very inspiring. The colours in your granny wrap almost look like Christmas bulbs, fun that you shared the crocheting. So happy to have found your channel ❤🧶

[@elaineenstone6834]

Thank you Nancy. Lovely to watch your video whilst I ate my breakfast on a chilly morning here in the UK. Love the socks as always and Sam's sweater is going to be gorgeous. I will be looking into Eldenwood Crafts to the yarn in your new design. Keep warm and enjoy the crafting. 🇬🇧

[@lynntimmer1620]

What a great way to spend an hour knitting color work mittens from stash Icelandic. Thank you! After going through my stash, I'm tempted to make the crochet shawl as an ongoing project. Yours is stunning! I've been "multi-craftual" as you are and cross-stitched a large 3-D gingerbread house years ago from a Better Homes & Gardens book I have. It's a satisfying craft! My first "readers" were purchased when I did Hardanger embroidery. Gorgeous but tiny! All the best. ❄️☺️

[@TerriMacpherson-t1d]

Happy NY Nancy. Another great podcast. i love to listen to your podcast while I'm doing some sewing!

[@ruthannbull6515]

Such a nice podcast. So much information. Love the Wicked Sock Yarn. Very pretty. Have a great week.

[@kayinthecave]

What's interesting about the advent socks is how differently people see it. You disliked it, I loved it. It was more fun for me to see So-and-so has (these) colors showing up, and (someone else) is in the (those colors). So much different! So much fun! Beautiful work on your socks.

[@britdowson8324]

I have also enjoyed embroidery and cross stitching. I have taught workshops on different embroidery stitches. And of course I love to knit and crochet. Nice to see you:)

[@BarbaraHawker-i6i]

Soooo good to see your first podcast of 2025, Nancy. I have also been a needle worker in the past, preferring embroidery to cross stitch. Now days it is just knitting. I'm hoping to not be tempted by new yarn or patterns & work from my yarn & pattern stash.

[@heathertucker7056]

Lovely to see you and your wine sounded lovely and really made me want a glass(or two!) Loved seeing your projects and your wips. I really loved the Wicked skeins you are going to knit up for Sam. Take care and a very Happy New Year to you and your family x

[@EvieO1950]

Roxanne has a good tutorial for the Finchley. Nice save on the cowl.

[@christenagervais7303]

I received the Blizzard pattern by Jessica McDonald and the wool for Christmas. I am almost finished the body. It's such a beautiful sweater! 😊

[@kaloriebear3044]

Thanks Nancy. I’m out of breath just keeping up with you. 😊

[@mywonderfulknittinglife]

Such a wonderful surprise to sit down with my knitting and find that you have uploaded a new episode. Wishing you a wonderful New Year with lots of great knits!

[@pattinel957]

Thank you for another wonderful episode. I love the crochet shawl. I am currently working on cross stitches for my twin granddaughters birthday and a Canada one for my son’s cottage in the US. Too many hobbies and never enough time.

[@Hellen-pf7ts]

Happy New Year Nancy, thanks so much for another lovely podcast, really got used to seeing you every day over vlogmas and missed you once it was over, so it's wonderful to be knitting along with you once again. You're enabling me re the cross-stitch, I love it but have real difficulty threading the blasted needle every time I need a colour change 😂. I love watching Davina from Little Workroom Crafts podcast as she is a brilliant cross-stitcher (and knitter/quilter/crocheter). So glad you include crochet and cross stitch on your show❤. Your crochet shawl is amazing.

[@rosemaryc9093]

Happy New Year, Nancy! And thank you for all the hours you’ve shared with us. Always enjoyable!

[@myphotoworldjeankd4001]

Had to tell you I just used your Button Trick to keep my yarn from tangling while pulling from inside and outside of skein, game changer. Thank you

[@julieweber5765]

Hi from Perth Western Australia. I watched your chat with Libby last week and have been exploring your channel. I always have a pair of sock on my needles as they are so portable. I saw your sock tube on a couple of videos and am going to give it a go on my next trip.

[@robertecaissie4008]

Enjoying your podcast while I’m sewing on a blouse . I think I’ll have to go knit on a pair of sock I have on my needles Happy new year to you Nancy !

[@mandylittlespaceofmyown1633]

Wishing you a very Happy New Year Nancy, lovely catch up. The Wigget socks look fab, excited to hear you will release the pattern at the end of the month. 😊

[@amsewcrafty]

Hi Nancy, Happy New Year! I am currently working on my fifth Musselburg hat. I am addicted since I found a tutorial showing an easy way to cast on the pin hole. Now am using up my single skeins.

[@pattinel957]

What tutorial did you use for the pinhole. I am looking and starting one. Thank you

[@amsewcrafty]

@ I used the Knotted Realm tutorial.

[@OneKnitterAndHerDog]

So lovely to see you back, Nancy. Looking forward to spending another year with you 🥰

[@sharonleeknitwit]

Happy New Year, Nancy. Firstly, I love the shawl on you. You look amazing. So happy to see you. I've missed you. Thank you for keeping me company on the treadmill. Went further because of your podcast. Thank you. You inspired me to continue with my WIPsss. Love love your podcasts. Hope to meet you one day. I live in Ottawa and will be attending knitcity events. Take care

[@donnawelch3548]

Happy New Year ! Thanks for sharing all your yarny goodies ! Take Care.

[@nothingbutknit24]

So good to catch up this morning!

[@Knit.Purl.Repeat]

Happy New Year Nancy! I am looking forward to a year full of socks...For the Finchley graft: I am no expert but when I did it for socks, you turn the sock inside out to work from that side, so how that works on something you can't turn back to RSO I am not sure! Will be interesting to hear what you decide/think on that. Love that Isabell Kraemer wrap/shrug , it's gorgeous..still sitting in my wishlist for "some day". The granny wrap turned out great: fun colors. And the cross stitch!!! That knitters sampler...I may need to convince my friend to make one for me (how much does she like me? 🤣). Stay warm!

[@margaretblank9351]

Happy New Year! Loved the shrug you were wearing -- and your crochet reminded me I have a crochet project I need to get back to.. I was delighted to learn you're a stitcher. I confess I've fallen down a fairly deep cross-stitch rabbit hole. Yes, I've done other embroidery -- including silk ribbon for crazy quilting -- but I keep coming back to cross-stitch. HOD is a favourite designer, but I too shy away from using dark fabrics. Have fun with your classes! 🙂

[@cwanlin128]

It was so fun to catch up with your last two podcasts. I wasn't able to watch your Vlogmas episodes this year as we are packing to move!! I had to laugh when you said your name and the link to "Stranger Things!"

[@daveterryprehara576]

Happy New Year Nancy! I really enjoyed Vlogmas as well, but glad to see your usual format. I’ll be watching for the release of the Wigget socks. loved your spinning too. Terry

[@TheWhitmore6]

Happy New Year!🎉 I love those Wigget Socks. My husband didn’t get a pair for Christmas and I already have yarn. Can’t wait.

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Happy new year To you and your family. Beautiful socks and love the yarn. Hugs

[@kimplumer2122]

I love making hats and wear them when it's really cold. I just made the Sophie Hood and it's going to be my new cold weather head and neck warmer. It's a fast knit and it looks good on people who don't look good in hats (me!).

[@ToothFairyPurls]

Happy New Year Nancy!!! Great catching up with you today 😊

[@janetjroberson2581]

Happy New Year, from Swansea, Illinois. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Stumpybear7640]

Happy new year, Nancy! I would be tempted to make a toe from that cast on edge, too seen at the cuff 👀. Just a thought x I also have some knockers but i couldn't get them to the knockers uk hq. It was a bit odd, but i might try again. Gavin and Stacey is sooo good. So fun. Cross stitich is relatively new to me. I am just finishing a hedgehog from a kit and am loving it❤ The next thing, Nancy, will be emboidering flowers on your jumpers 😘 much love from Shetland xxx

[@hbknits]

My sock journey echoes yours…I was on a trip to Vancouver Island over 20 years ago and wandered by the yarn shop in Sidney. In the window they had the most wonderful pair of ‘fairisle’ socks. I went in and asked for the pattern- no pattern, the yarn does it all! Immediately bought 3 skeins and I’ve had a pair of socks on the needles ever since. Still love the commercial (Opal, Regia etc.) self striping yarns and everyone in the family gets a pair for Christmas. Still love my dpns though:)

[@roxannetarjan1411]

Great episode Nancy. I love my chargeable candles, I’m sure you will. Tree still up here as well. Hard to say bye to the sparkle. Happy New Year!

[@sibleyhoneybee427]

Nancy, I was SO EXCITED to see my favorite podcaster release a new episode! I immediately sat down and picked up my knitting for a fun hour of catching up. I'm enjoying seeing Sam's sweater come together. It's such an interesting pattern. Your splendiferous socks are beautiful. I love your new cross-stitch pattern. All the colors look like shades of wine, which suits you perfectly. As always, I'm already looking forward to your next episode! Happy crafting! ❤🧶

[@victoriasmith9334]

Happy New Year Nancy, we also watched Red One after Ali's recommendations and loved it too x

[@AmandaJCormier]

Look at you still being Christmasy!! LOL

[@vickyfletcher83]

So great to have you back Nancy with your first podcast for the new year. Your Granny wrap looks great. Enjoyed your podcast with Libby

[@brigitteyorke6837]

Happy new year!🥳 basket of joy!!! Love it 😊

[@marie-elysedugal8629]

Always lovely to catch up with you Nancy! I am also a Wicked fan and can’t wait to go see the second part with my sister-in-law next November! I hope to have time to knit us a matching pair of my Wicked Friendship socks (mine are getting worn out and she is super knit worthy so sounds like a must for us both!). Can’t wait to see your next design for the 3rd instalment of your Breast Cancer research fundraiser! They are always fantastic! 🥰💖

[@dmbrown240]

Happy New Year! ❤🎉

[@anneallen9947]

I haven't taken my Christmas decorations down either! The 5 grandsons come to visit at the end if the week for a few weeks so we'll do Christmas with them and tge gi sailing for 2 weeks until the end of January 😊

[@beverlythompson3246]

What a wonderful surprise to see your video on my feed! Another great video Nancy…..thanks

[@cheribartlett6324]

Love the shrug you’re wearing.noticed it during Vlogmas and wondered what it was.

[@nonnasstitchingloungewithr7281]

Happy New Year! Yes, I am of that age and did cross stitch and needlepoint in the 80's and 90's. Now it's mostly knitting and crochet! Getting old is a b.tch, but the alternative sucks! lol Rosie

[@carolynfowler3133]

Happy New Year Nancy! I think I need to look into your Skillshare offer, but hope (for my sake 😉) that there aren’t 500 subscribers before mid/late February. We move into our house next week and I believe I will be a little busy for a few weeks. Anyway, embroidery has been on my radar for the last year, along with upping my weaving game and getting better at the drop spindle. Oh, and I just claimed a slew of water colour and acrylic paints from my aging mother that my husband and I would like to learn to paint together. Also, I want to learn rug hooking. 🤣 Do you think there are enough hours in 2025 to do all that. But not until February! Happy crafting! 🥂

[@lorrainelambert9001]

Happy New Year Nancy 😊😊

[@gretheoksholen9354]

Happy new year 😊❤

[@liztucker1624]

You're a treasure, Nancy. Thank you!

[@marinalenzi3150]

Happy New Year, Nancy!

[@Lois-u3w]

Enjoy your podcast

[@ericallerton809]

❤❤❤that was perfect timing,,nancy🎉🎉 Love ,love ur granny wrap,,,,lovely that ur daughter crocheted the edging,,,,!! Look forward to ur next pattern,,, This year is the Nancy patterns!! I have most of them,,,and have a few on my list to knit,,,😮 Great inspiration,,,,and love area 51 yarns,,so so fun,,, A great afternoon to catch up on this dull ,,snowy ,,cold 🥶 day,,,, Happy new year,, Elaine ❤️🧦⛄

[@darlenewatkins4999]

Looking forward to your new sock pattern release!!! LOVE, LOVE your podcasts!!

[@maswannie]

Happy New Year!

[@sheilajudd588]

Thank you for my lunchtime entertainment, which has run over into me making lemon bergamot marmalade. I made small apple tarts with a marzipan topping earlier, but they are rather delicate, so perhaps not the final version yet. Sx

[@knitsiphappy]

Yum, yum! Your Christmas card arrived 🎄 It was a lovely surprise when I got to work ...thank you very much 🥰

[@anissam5009]

Yay!! An hour with Nancy!! Can't wait!! 😊

[@TrickyNight24]

My New Year’s Eve cast on was the “Kore cardigan” Natasha Hjornby (sp) in shoppel ALB Lino. (Fingering ugh lol) beautiful slip st built in collar, contiguous sleeve, and I plan to give it some a-line and longer after sleeve sep. she’s not super size inclusive, but I want the garter stitch thing badly and can make the biggest size…I’m a hypocrite. Sam should love the ozetta, I always wanted to try one of her patterns. Happy new year!

[@lynnmcentire4014]

This has nothing to do with this episode but I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been using your button trick for using the middle and outside of a cake if yarn. I love it! Thanks so much!

[@helenmoffat2353]

Have you tried the knitted Kitchener stitch? Very Pink Knits has a great you tube tutorial for it.

[@lynnmcrae6659]

Need two tickets for the gathering in Sussex please

[@theknittingchick]

Another great video Nancy. I was wondering if you are going to offer your Heel class online? I'm looking for a new short row heel pattern that fits well. I find the Afterthought Heel doesn't fit me very well. My go to heel is the Heel Flap and Gusset but sometimes you just don't want your stripes or pooling to be interrupted. I just purchased the Fish Lips Kiss heel pattern but I haven't tried it yet. You mentioned you just knit that heel. Do you have any tips for knitting it? I only found one tutorial on KZbin about it and it was in a different language. It did have subtitles but if I was reading I couldn't catch everything that she was doing. If you are looking for a video tutorial to do the Fish Lips Kiss heel tutorial would be a good one. Cheers and enjoy your week. 😘

[@govidgordana2293]

Happy New Year Nancy🤗