Episode #48. Feature length knitting chat and a special guest x

[@cheribartlett6324]

What a special message from your Dad. Thank you for sharing it! Such a blessing to be raised in a Christian home and to still have your father to lean on and talk to.

[@barbaralindeman1820]

Thank you for this wonderful time with you & your Dad. A knitting friend 81 years old from San Francisco Bay Area California USA

[@maureeng1423]

I always enjoy your podcasts, thank you for continuing to share your time with all of us. And special thanks for the time with your dad.

[@debbiestuckey6599]

I loved getting to hear your Daddy share about the Lord! ❤ How I wish and pray that everyone who's heard him here and who's heard you share as well, would accept the Lord as their personal Savior!! 💞

[@janicemcculloch654]

Never apologise for the length of your podcast Ruth it's always entertaining 😊

[@julieforseen1738]

Ruth thank you so much for your podcast I always enjoy it. Please tell your dad thank you for sharing his stories and his testimony. What a blessing it was, so encouraging❤

[@ericallerton809]

Loved UR podcast ,,,Ruth,,,, So Nice to catch up ,,,,,all UR knits,,,purchases,,,, and meeting ur lovely dad!!!! So nice !!! Your story telling is the best,,,, Elaine 🍁🍁 Have fun at wool show ,,,!!!

[@JackieCassidy]

Thank your Shaw, for sharing your journey and for you words of wisdom. God Bless you. Ruth you are so lucky to have such a wonderful da! ❤

[@theresathayer1567]

Thank you for sharing your special dad with us!

[@mariepelletier7952]

Hi Ruth i always enjoy your podcasts. Seeing your dad and listening to him was a real treat, my dad has been gone many years ,im sure you cherish all the moments you have with your parents. On my needles i always have socks, im working on a cowl also, and of course a shawl. Your shawls are beautiful! Ty for sharing

[@halloedangel]

Making socks at work, a musslebough for my hubby for a purse project, and a couple wash clothes for a gift.

[@lauracarnie6652]

Ruth you are one of my favorite knitting casts. While watching you today I am knitting dishcloth number 93 for inclusion in December holiday food boxes in my home town.

[@craftynia1077]

I love a long podcast, I find then relaxing and gives me an excuse for more knitting time 😃I’m currently knitting off all my socks in preparation for advent season ❤

[@jillianhardie3001]

Hello Ruth from New Zealand. I have recently sold my wool shop and am catching up on all the knitting I want to do. Socks for me, socks and hats for my grandchildren. just knitting what I want to, Thank you for your friendly chatty podcast, All the best, Jillian

[@cindydaggett7592]

I forgot to tell you how much the interview with your dad blessed my husbands and my heart! My husband is a gifted Bible teacher and he immediately noticed titles of good books on your dad’s book shelves. He also gave an amen to your dads advice about finding and doing God’s will for your life! This is something he tells all his classes too! Your dad (and you also) are an inspiration of service to us all! Listening to your testimony halfway across the world (we live in Iowa in the states) is a reminder of how wonderful Heaven is going to be! We are yoked together in Christ and so we are all family! God bless you immensely! ❤️✝️🙏

[@knittingbandit8493]

It was lovely to meet your Daddy and to hear him testifying

[@janescarisbrick6986]

At the minute I have 3 pairs of socks and baby knits. GIFTAWAY. I got the Tolsta Tee pattern but got in a real muddle with the short row shaping as well as left or right increase. I need to try again and concentrate. That colourful cowl is gorgeous. I joined in too and had never knit a cowl before but I will definitely be wearing mine this winter. I love Twinsetand purls. Such lovely women. What a special man your Father is x

[@marielescarret5812]

I am watching with my coffee and knitting on my ballyclare shawl 😊 have a nice day

[@deborahneal934]

Love knitting along whilst listening and watching your podcasts. Nearly caught up with all your previous episodes. You have converted me to shawls and also I’ve really embraced your ethos of ‘its my knitting I’ll cast on if I want to!’ Currently have 3 pairs of socks, 3 shawls and two dustemoffmals on my needles. Tonight’s cast on is the Easy squeeze shawl, a free pattern from revelry I think, which I’m knitting with a charity shop purchase of Twilleys bubbly 100% mercerised cotton yarn from 1976!

[@alisonroose8013]

Thank you Ruth. On the needles while watching you are a pair of 'Petty Harbour' socks. There are numerous WIPs giving me the evil eye from various locations where they have been stuffed!

[@suzannefenton1589]

I just finished a large crochet blanket so I needed a new project. I made my son a hat last winter it was way to large for him. He gave it back to me, I forged it and it’s now on my knitting needles as a new hat for him. It’s the Hill 60 hat. I enjoy your podcasts and the devotion at the end. God Bless you.

[@miriyummy]

What a great little chat we had and how lovely to meet your father! I'm working on the Half + Half Triangles Wrap with Spuni yarn that I bought on our trip to Iceland this past summer. It's going to be huge and cozy and lovely and warm. Our winters are not that cold, but it is a lot colder in our houses than outside lots of evenings.

[@michellelindgren8419]

Hi Ruth. I enjoyed the interview with your dad and your relationship with him is very special.

[@raelenejones]

Always a joy to spend time with you Ruth. I have yet another Ranunculus on my needles. I'm always late to the party but this is my 5th Ranunculus. Just love the pattern. Sitting working on it now while watching you.

[@kerrymacdermott6203]

Giftaway. I'm working on' the girls best friend' shawl by Isabelle Kramer for my sister in law's 50th birthday. Thanks for a lovely catch up and introduction with your daddy ❤️

[@rivkah1621]

What a lovely way to end the podcast, Ruth. From start to finish, today's program was so, so special. Thanks so very much. I'm attempting my first pair of two-at-a-time socks and I just cast on (about 7 times) The Shift shawl.

[@karenalbery2773]

My needles.... um a cotton pullover, a hooded cardigan and lots of gift hats, but getting itchy to start new stuff! Love you and your projects and your chatter is just delightful!

[@inykim2817]

Had a lovely time knitting with you today, Ruth. The last bit with your dad was very sweet. I’m working on a Lunenberg Pullover by Amy Christoffers. It’s been a slow knitting year for me but have been really enjoying this particular WIP. And have still managed to keep up with your podcast. 😄

[@mynorthknitcorner]

Thank you for your wonderful company this evening, Ruth. And how great to "meet" your dad. What a role model he is, following the path God lead him on! I am knitting on several things😅 From farm to city shawl by work.knits, lace and fade boxy by joji and a moby sweater by petiteknit for my husband. Btw here in Norway you would indeed get use of your beautiful shawls now. We are snowing down😂 God bless❤

[@janice4892]

Hi Ruth. It was so good to see you this morning and feeling much better! I’m currently knitting on my Cozy Memories Blanket adding another square while I listen to your podcast. I have the Age of Brass and Steam pattern and you have inspired me to get it on my needles! Yours is beautiful! ❤

[@mecva1565]

Loved this episode, Ruth, so much fun to watch! Your Dad is just charming.

[@traceymaria9206]

Wonderful to meet your Daddy. God bless you both in your ministries.

[@kathyclarke9472]

So kind of you to do these g-aways ! For the past several months all I seem to be able to knit are socks and Musselburgh hats. Mind is full with other no so pleasant things these days unfortunately. Thankful to have my mindless knitting. And thankful for you!

[@celineocallaghan6915]

Just a beautiful podcast Ruth and hearing your dad made it extra special. I have a handspun jumper and hat on the needles as well as a pair of mittens and a baby cape. Love your work ❤

[@smilerbabes45]

I loved your surprise guest and thank you for sharing him with us. You just shine sitting beside him, you both raised my spirits, thank you again. I do what you do when going to yarn shows, take cash only. I'm hoping to go to the Harrogate Knitting show this weekend. I've numerous things on my needles and hooks, socks, 2 hats, a cardigan, a blanket and am crocheting amigurumis too. Your podcasts are never too long, just right for me. Look forward to your next one. Angie x

[@alanandjanetpohl4043]

Dear Ruth, I so much enjoyed meeting your wonderful Godly father. May God continue to bless him and use him in His service. It would be such a blessing to meet your Mom, too. Love, Janet

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

I tried to get my Mum on but she said no. I will work on her.

[@cathypalmer1365]

Hello Ruth, loved seeing all of your knitting projects. Your work is so beautiful! I am currently working on a blanket,a free pattern from Yarnspirations for my granddaughter.What a blessing to hear your Daddy’s testimony! Thanks for sharing.

[@barbkean6672]

Love listening to your Dad . i can see the resemblence. Treasure the moments. I can wait for your podcasts to come. I grab my knitting and a cup of tea. Always a cozy hour. Working on socks for christmas gifts. Next a Lunenburg Pullover by Amy Christoffers.

[@junemiddlehurst7886]

I love your podcasts Ruth , I am knitting a tank top for my Daughter , a pair of socks for my husband & a seagull eating chips for my other Daughter x

[@Orcadianknitter]

Enjoyed your long podcast Ruth. What a lovely man your father is. How wonderful to be able to look back on your life in that way. I am working on the second of six pairs of socks for Christmas gifts. I love Jo and Rachel so I am looking forward to seeing lots of their patterns knitted next year.

[@debfaber8524]

Loved the visit with your father. Such a treat! Just finished my second Corran sweater and now working on a Solare sweater and some vanilla socks. Always love a giftaway!

[@katherinehill3958]

At the risk of being cheesy (although who doesn’t love cheese) I was so excited to see you had podcasted again. It was like visiting with a friend I hadn’t seen for a bit. I hope you are feeling better. All the best.

[@christinas.317]

Dear Ruth, thank you for another great episode. It was especially wonderful to meet your father at the end! You really can see and feel his kindness. How wonderful, to have such a father. (I am also blessed with a wonderful father.) Since you asked what ´s on our needles for your gift away: I am knitting socks for a dear friend for christmas, will begin with a cardigan for my daughter for Christmas and have a sweater and a Felix cardigan for myself on the go (but those two things have to wait, till all the gift knitting is done 😉). Wishing you all the best and have fun on Saturday, Love Christina (from Austria)

[@anjaadebar269]

Oh, a very lovely giftaway 🙏🙏🙏 have to pause rightaway to comment - I‘m on holiday in Denmark and knitting on ALL THE THINGS 😂 - the Kelly pullover (Tynn Peer Gynt), Cargyll Cowl, socks, Calla shawl,….. now will enjoy the rest of your podcast - always enjoy very much watching!!!!

[@marnieleemckay5751]

Oh my on my needles…..😊 socks 🧦 tolsta tee…half and half shawl..that’s just a few…lol great podcast once again ❤

[@gabriellejacobs1192]

Really enjoyed that interview with your dad. I would love to have had a dad like him!! ❤️

[@kimberlybarone8817]

Ruth, I totally count you, Rachel and Jo has my friends and I have never met any of you ladies. However, I love you all and watch you regularly. I daydream about getting a trip over there so I can meet the three of you.

[@juliedemetriou5137]

Oh Ruth, how nice to be introduced to your lovely dad, he has had a very interesting life, and l would say not many people would look back and not want to change anything at all.❤ Great podcast as always, and you have been busy! I am trying to finish some colour work gloves, a purl soho half and half wrap using last years advent calendar from Camels Yarn (just started colour 23 l am loving it!), and of course a pair of socks, lastly the sweet shop blanket from Penrose Knits. I do love the long podcasts. happy Knitting 🧶 ❤

[@stitchingbythesea1965]

Great to see you again Ruth. I'm from the North Coast of NI so always lovely to hear your voice. I'm knitting and crocheting all over the place but I'm loving my Stephen West honeycomb socks in pink and blue. I always love to see your knitting and learn about what you're up to Ruth😅

[@hollysweany4234]

What a treat to see your dad! ❤ Thank you for sharing. I’m working on a sock test knit. I always get so nervous doing these. Blessings!🧶❤️

[@karaoverman7818]

So great to meet your dad. I have been following the motto to cast on what I want. But right now I am knitting hats for most everyone on my Christmas list. And shawls and cardigans and blankets and....

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

Hi Ruth swatching for the Phoenix cardi, and Jenn Steingass Meadow Moon 🌙. Fingers crossed they go well. Thanks for the fun episode 😃🧶🙏🏻

[@caroldaley7187]

Loved your podcast,really enjoyed the end part. your dad has a voice that is lovely to listen to .

[@mandyhague6363]

Wow lots of lovely F.O’s👍😊I’m knitting the Nurmilintu shawl at the moment. A lovely one skein project. 👍🧶

[@dawnlewis9712]

Currently I have one musselburg hat, a Christmas stocking and a shawl for charity on the go right now. That yarn and project bag are simply perfect together!

[@NYGram119]

Love your podcast, Ruth. I save it for the treadmill, as a treat once I get on there😂! On my needles: vanilla socks, a hat for my grandson, and a blanket for grandbaby #3, coming soon👶.

[@denisewells6856]

Hey Ruth! I have so much fun and get a ton of inspiration from your podcasts and the longer the better! I absolutely love the giftaways concept.Thanks for asking what's on my needles. I will just list the top 4 for all our sakes. In no particular order: #1 is a pair of socks using yarn from Mandi's Makings and a pattern from danaemakes, #2 is a shawl using Row One minis from her monthly subscription service and a pattern named The Fiesta Shawl. #3 is a Musslebourg Hat from Yasolda using yarn from Mandi's Makings. #4 is the Memories Blanket by Molly from The Homespun House also using the 2022 Advent Calendar from The Homespun House. I believe I have misspelled or missnamed some of these listed - please forgive me it's past my bedtime!.

[@ygymraes1]

That yarn for the giftaway is absolutely stunning ❤ and so is the bag. They match so well. I've been sample knitting for my LYS and test knitting for Twinset and Purl (scarf) and Eweknitty (socks) so all my WIPs - 15+ 🫣😄 - have been put to one side.

[@stephaniefroelich267]

Yay for the Gift Away! I am working on The What the Fade Shawl by Andrea Mowry and Heart Pattern Baby Blanket by Anna Saglimbene. Thanks Ruth!❤

[@traceymaria9206]

Gift away, yes please. I am finishing off a Dreyma by Jenn Steingass using my homespun from my daughter's Gotland ewe, and the Dreyma sweater is for this daughter. Loving the cycle of connections, just as you do Ruth.

[@shelleyhooper4701]

I love waking up to a Ruthlovestoknit podcast, and as always never disappointed. I immediately went on to Ravelry, bought the pattern for the stormseeker Tee, and downloaded it into knitCompanion as “Stormseeker tee a modelled by Ruth “and I’m making it in yellow 😊. I have about 15 current wips 😮. I do a lot of charity knitting, and am in the process of making shawls for aged care homes, which makes me very happy as I love drooling over all the shawls you show, but normally don’t have a need for them. Now I have to go buy the coastland shawl pattern 😂. I so envy your white, not grey, hair and think it goes with everything. Lots of love from Queensland,Australia .

[@EvieO1950]

I currently working on socks for the Little Drop of Wonderful Strictly Sock Along 2023. My big project is an afghan as part of classes at my LYS called blanket of knowledge monthly subscription where we get yarn and a new technique to learn each month. That first shawl is gorgeous!! Love the little simple cowl, let’s the yarn shine. I wear cowls and fingerless gloves around the house.

[@cindydennison9689]

Knitting Musselburg hats for grandchildren....I am a canadian who enjoys your podcast n also Mary Wheelers..thanks

[@jaynehancock-allen2468]

Another great podcast - thank you Ruth. They can never be too long😂 How precious was the interview with your dad. You must be so proud. I was so proud that my mum, before she died 5 years ago, had been a Methodist Preacher for 50 years. My grandparents were also great Christians. So grateful for the wonderful upbringing they gave me. Used to read the lessons for mum, along with my sister, when she was preaching. Good memories. God bless

[@Croch80HD]

I've got quite a few sweaters going, right now. Even if the temperature here in Louisiana doesn't agree, it's my crochet and I'll cast on if I want to! 😂😂😂😂

[@jensterj4754]

I am frantically trying to finish some socks with Rosie’s moments yarn before I go to stitch fest. It would have been lovely to see you but we are going on Sunday. I know that Perrin yarns, demelzas delights and Rosie’s moments will be receiving lots of my cash lol😂 I can’t wait to see what you purchase. Have a great time x

[@karendavis7278]

I loved meeting your Daddy. It is such a blessing to have a Christian legacy. My parents are both with Jesus. They were such and example of giving and hospitality and living for Jesus. I am blessed to live next door to my in-laws who are 85 and 90 and they love the Lord and I love them dearly. My husband is an administrative pastor and we have been in ministry together for almost 3 decades. Listening to your dad was such an encouragement.

[@janew3368]

Hi Ruth, love a longer podcast. I have 4 wip's on the needles/hooks at the moment, crochet scrappy C2C blanket, crochet mittens, knit baby jacket and a knit sweater for my husband. They have all been more or less on hold for the last 4 weeks while I was doing the Stephen West Mkal, very happy with the end result after the false start. Xx

[@debbieflaxman6844]

So generous to do a giftaway. I’m working on the My reading shawl. It’s so cozy. Can’t wait to finish it. Great episode. Thank you!!

[@margaretgerry565]

It was lovely to meet you at the Liskeard wool show, I waved when you mentioned my name. So nice to see your dad, what an interesting man.

[@carolcurley7840]

Great podcast Ruth. It was so good listening to your Dad.

[@michaellecausley5859]

Awe! Wonderful to meet your Dad!

[@marycristello2645]

On needlessss.. I have the Solar sweater and the Friday Slipover. And 3 pairs of socks ( for my granddaughters. Love the pod cast ❤️❤️

[@ANorfolkKnitter]

Lovely to meet your dad, looking forward to seeing your new projects completed 😁

[@basilsfriend]

Hi Ruth, I’m currently knitting the Alpine Bloom by Caitlin Hunter. I love your podcasts and really find comfort in the words you share at the end - May our Lord bless you and your family xx

[@lindamarlatt3259]

As I am watching you, I am swatching for The Weekender Crew by drea renee knits. Several of us that gather to knit together at @Pindrop Shop are starting this project this coming weekend. Wish me luck.😊

[@valeriecarroll6811]

Knitting sparkly socks for my husband for Christmas 😀

[@andusj65]

Dear Ruth, Thanks for your lovely cheery podcast, I’m knitting on some vanilla socks and a crochet baby blanket.

[@twonightingalesknit]

It's so lovely to meet your Dad. Your podcasts are always a joy to watch. I'm currently knitting many gift knits but also some Christmas pudding Terry's chocolate orange covers, ready for the Christmas Tombola at my Childrens school.😊

[@annebrady8089]

I am currently knitting a litmus cowl and a pair of christmas socks for two dear friends who are most knit worthy. Ithoroughly enjoy your podcast and thankyou for all your inspiration

[@bethtingle7516]

I’m knitting a basic raglan sweater using Drops brushed alpaca color# 24 with Filcolana Merci color #609. Your podcasts are always fun and relaxing. Thanks for brightening up my day. God bless you and your family.

[@MrPaulswife]

Knitting socks and the flying fox shawl lovely podcast, great to see your wee daddy ❤❤ 1:16:12

[@patricialoux5193]

Thank you for another great podcast. Your finished objects are all beautiful and inspiring. I loved the little interview with your father too and his dedication to the Lord. Another inspiration! I am currently knitting the Yume sweater by Isabel Kraemer.

[@patmorgan8692]

Such a lovely podcast. It was so nice to listen to your dad. I must tell you that I love that red yarn that you are going to use in the shawl for your Mom....red and navy sounds so great. I have that shawl saved in my favorites and I just might knit it in red and navy so thank you for that idea😊

[@tracisumner251]

You are such a delight! Have a Musselburgh hat on for me, Rye socks for my Dad and brother for Christmas, and an Effortless Cardigan for sister-in-law.

[@TheNutmegStitcher]

Thanks for sharing. I've got a Serenity Shawl and two pairs of plain socks on the needles.❤ Love your stories. Both my husband and son are lay Bible teachers during this season.

[@acorncottageknits]

Love love love the podcast as ever and you’re so generous with your giftaways I’ve just cast on a new pair of socks as I’ve been watching 🥰

[@antonella_1221]

Always love when you post a new podcast. Great catching up with you, Ruth!

[@ravensrockknits]

Another lovely podcast, Ruth ❤. I am knitting multiple pairs of socks and a couple of blankets 😊

[@carlafawcett3851]

Hello Ruth I love your podcast : ) I have socks on the needles. Thanks for the chance to win your gift away . Your dad is lovely. I am a Christian as well, watching from Canada

[@pacrossett]

What I have on my needles right now is a swatch I am knitting up to do some teaching of young children so they can see what their basic stitches could look like. I would love to be in the gift away…. I just love your podcast which my husband often watches with me. Many thanks.

[@moniek793]

Thank you for your lovely company while I was knitting. Love the chat with your dad at the end. May God bless you and your family❤ I’m also working on Stephens Wests Mkal, almost finishing the last rounds💪🏻

[@sharonhines9698]

That sweater tee looks so lovely on you. I'm knitting a blanket requested in autumn colors for my grandson, I have 3 socks in progress, and 2 cabled pillow forms that are finished but need blocking and then seamed closed. Thanks for a great video! ❤😊

[@Colour-Moody]

Hi Ruth I am still working on Westknits Geogradient Shawl .... love the pattern and have very much enjoyed the knitting of it .... have a lovely day

[@sheilagrice8297]

Ruth you cheer me up 😀, have just had my knee replaced so feeling a bit sorry for myself though got lots of time for knitting 😀at the moment I am knitting a sweater for my grandson with Mario on the front, socks for my dad (so lucky to still have him at my age!) and a crocheted waistcoat for my sister - take care

[@FrannyDoMakes]

Lovely podcast again Ruth , thanks for sharing. I have a VIBES tee on the needles and an Oslo hat for my daughter too.

[@asha-acatabookandacupoftea2722]

I have I think... four? five? pairs of vanilla socks on my needles - I'm desperately trying to winnow down my stash of single skeins 😂 Glad you had a lovely time back in Ireland!

[@jacquelinehood5417]

Working on socks to be given as a Christmas gift. I just finished a pair and then will be starting a beanie to also be given as a gift. Thanks for another great podcast.

[@heatherchilderhouse495]

Hello Ruth. At the moment, I'm knitting a Christmas chain garland for our church Christmas tree and some children's charity knitting. Enjoy your podcasts.

[@ACanuckinAlabama]

Every Sunday night! HaHa I laughed out loud. So neat to “meet” your dad. Currently I’m working on the Miss Molly Tee by Amy Gunderson, the Goldwing colourwork pullover by Jen Steingass, a pair of plain mittens (my first) and I’m going to cast on my first pair of socks following a sock class by Kay Jones.