Episode 5 Knitting Podcast - A lot of chatter, Sauvignon Blanc and some dropped stitches!

[@marthahealy3392]

Love your podcast! I’m nodding my head and laughing at your jokes. Your projects are beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks so much Martha 💕

[@mariesmith4087]

Ty for making these videos and spending time with us. I always enjoy them and you do make me laugh which is good, you are a very talented knitter, I enjoy looking at what you knit !

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Marie...that's so kind of you to say 🥰

[@NedaMay]

Amazing Zeva. Another great podcast.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@tracycushman4836]

Ditto to Tia!! Love the needle tip!! Love your podcast! ❤

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Tracy 😊 I'm glad to be hanging out with you ❤️

[@ericallerton809]

Enjoyed that Nancy!!!!Enjoy pei,,,,, Love UR sweater,,,, Elaine🏘🏘😍😍

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Elaine...I definitely will 🥰

[@NancyLiedel]

I'm in MI USA. My name is Nancy, as well and I adore wine and knitting. Thank you for the happy!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks for hanging out with me Nancy!!

[@GayleSchlaefli]

😂😂😂 “Google something to help you out”. 😂😂 Another sip of wine please. 😂😂😂 I enjoy your podcast very much.

[@knitsiphappy]

Haha! Thanks Gayle 🥰 There's not much that another sip of wine can't fix 🥂

[@NancyLiedel]

You talk like me too. Is it a, Nancy," thing? I am really enjoying this podcast. Please keep going!

[@knitsiphappy]

Haha! Thanks Nancy...it could be xo

[@carolynstirling2519]

Hi Nancy! I enjoyed this episode while drinking some red wine and knitting a Christmas gift. Loved your Orbits pullover, just beautiful! Have fun at the festival!

[@knitsiphappy]

Glad I could keep you company Carolyn 🥰 Hurricane Fiona is whirling our way and the festival has been canceled 😞 Everyone is busy prepping for high winds and a lot of rain.

[@carolynstirling2519]

@@knitsiphappy So very disappointing for everyone involved in this year’s festival! Especially after two years of Covid. Stay safe this weekend!

[@LindaSimpson]

Hi Nancy, loving your finished projects especially the sweater you are wearing. I hope you have a wonderful time at the show. I am at a show on the Sunday buying yarn and other goodies, my list is long. I am excited. I am doing the Stephen West MKAL this year for my first time. Hugs xxx

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you Linda! That all sounds like loads of fun. I love a long list at a yarn show. I'll be tuning in to your channel to see what you picked up and your MKAL colours.

[@angelamassey9517]

You are doing a great job❤

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you 🥰

[@jennyallan8794]

Hi Nancy 👋, Linda Simpson mentioned you , so I've popped over , enjoyed watching you, beautiful work thanks for sharing 🤩 from the UK 🇬🇧

[@jennyallan8794]

I've subscribed and thumbs up 👍👍 🤩

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks so much Jenny❣️

[@libh8956]

I myself discovered the different size needle tips thang. I got you. Glad to see you again!

[@knitsiphappy]

I can't remember where I heard about it 🤔 A podcast ages ago! And thanks you for hanging out with me 🥰

[@libh8956]

@@knitsiphappy It's a good tip to share, because it does speed up the knitting!

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

thank you!!

[@novelknits8762]

Lovely episode Nancy 😊 I really enjoy your episodes and seeing what your working on and designing. I related with so many things you said - especially being a little socially awkward 😅 have fun seeing Sting and at PEI - I hope to hear about both next time!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Dehnel 😊 I'm really looking forward to PEI, but still a little anxious about all the people's 🙃 Sting was amazing!!! Loads of old Police stuff as well as his solo songs. Loved it!!

[@tiateri541]

Love the tip about using a smaller needle in the left hand. I tend to be a tight knitter, so I’m definitely going to try it. Also your hand spun is beautiful in that cowl!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks so much! That smaller tip was something that I heard about on a podcast years ago and I can't remember who it was, but it makes such difference. I'm glad that I made sense...LOL!!

[@maryannpenner9286]

Hello from Oakbank Manitoba! I enjoyed your podcast! Watching today as the hurricane hits your area and sad for all those affected and the cancellation of the PEI festival! I look forward in catching up with your previous podcasts.😊

[@knitsiphappy]

Hi MaryAnn! Thank you for hanging out with me! We were all so sad that it was canceled, but it was totally the right decision. The storm damage is mindblowing.

[@maryannpenner9286]

@@knitsiphappy let’s hope power can be restored quickly to those areas and we know communities will pull together to help each other!

[@knitsiphappy]

@@maryannpenner9286 We were very lucky where I live. Some downed trees and power lines, but the coastal areas have had some huge storm surges.

[@tonyalynnd8732]

Your Zeva is just beautiful!! I'll be at the PEI festival so hope to see you there!

[@knitsiphappy]

Woo hoo!!! I will be in the marketplace at Yarn Indulgences or sitting in the knitting lounge hanging out. Please come and say hi 👋

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

Hi crocheting along on my scrappy blanket watching. I love to see the Stephen West shawls but just so expensive & I wouldn’t wear. Great episode 🧶😃

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Zena 🥰 What blanket are you knitting? I just started knitting my Jelly Roll Blanket again, especially as the temperatures are cooling off.

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

@@knitsiphappy it's a scrappy crochet half double stitch nothing fancy but so much horrid acrylic yarn from my years of buying before I really had a clue what I wanted to knit and before knowing there was anything as lovely as hand dyed etc. I have one sweater amount of Fibre Co. fingering and 3 x DK hand dyed which are special to me but can't make my mind up what to do with them : )) Such is the wonderful choice out there now. Hoping you had a good weekend :)

[@knitsiphappy]

That blanket will last forever and be well loved, I am sure! We have Hurricane Fiona blasting us this weekend on the east coast of Canada, so unfortunately the fibre festival got canceled.

[@neelieknits382]

I found you from the Frivolous and Frugal podcast. I just had to watch all of your episodes. Have fun at PEI.

[@knitsiphappy]

Oh goodness...I hope you're not sick of me 🤓 I will have to thank the ladies for the shout out 🥰

[@TrickyNight24]

I’m watching from my sisters in Oklahoma lol 1800 miles away from my good Columbia basin wines and from my stash. And while I did have an excellent bottle of savory port and yummy petit Verdot I brought w me 3 weeks ago, they long since vanished so just a super commercial barefoot moscato to drink w you today while I think of the west knits mkal. I arrive home Oct 5 9pm just enough time to choose, cake up and have ready for the Oct 6 cast on. Once again, have so much fun at PEI! (I plan to knit a zaza (I know, wrong name) after seeing yours today. I paused ur podcast, hit ur Rav link n purchased right away)

[@knitsiphappy]

Mmmm Petit Verdot...one of my favourites 🍷 Enjoy the rest of your time away...we are on hurricane watch here and hoping that Fiona doesn't impact the PEI show this weekend...it's not looking good!

[@EvieO1950]

Im just learning about wine and I’n having a glass of Prosecco while I watch tonight. Love the latest sweater. The lace detail is so unique. I just finished a pair of Jo’s slippers. Mine look so weird until I put them on. Super skinny - but they fit ok. That pattern was how I got my sister to try socks. I tried the smaller needle trick before and it worked like a charm. I love looking at the yarn kits and everyones makes for the West MKAL but I won’t be going there. Too much knitting too fast and not practical for me to wear. Enjoy the fiber show!! 🧶🦙💕🐑🧶

[@knitsiphappy]

Hi Evelyn...thanks for having a drink with me 🥂 The slipper socks are a fun make and quite customizable as well to make the fit better. I went up a size width wise and did less length to get my perfect fit.

[@EvieO1950]

@@knitsiphappy Thanks for the tip. I’m new to knitting socks and still learning about fit.

[@dorothyrainey1141]

Nice spending some time with you. I saw Sting in CT and he was fabulous!! I'm not participating in the West KAL. His shawls are so huge, cost prohibitive and I like to know what I'm knitting. I may be the only one!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you!!!! It feels that way about the MKAL doesn't it? But I have had lots of comments about the same issues that you are talking about...so you're not alone. The Sting concert was fabulous! He put on an amazing show for anyone, but he's 70!!! Super impressed.

[@lorrainemimi3361]

I am definitely doing the Stephen West mystery shawl and it will be my first

[@knitsiphappy]

I'm still pondering!!! I'm sure it's going to be a lot of fun 😁

[@wandamosley9256]

Hey Nancy, just ran across your channel, Love it!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Wanda 😊 That's lovely of you to say.

[@juliabittorf6603]

Muggles 😂😂😂😂😂 Nancy

[@knitsiphappy]

😆😆 We have a hidden world that non knitters don't understand...so it feels accurate 😆😆

[@Daniele-lz8ic]

Hallo Nancy, yes for the MKAL ,I knit the Twists and Turns in three different blue colors .Greetings from Luxemburg

[@knitsiphappy]

I'm intrigued!!!! Did you test knit it Daniele?

[@Daniele-lz8ic]

No, I Beginn on octobre 6. I will knit the Twists and turns in blue. Sorry english is not my language . I speak luxemburgish ,french and german . I read and speak english better than I write it .🇱🇺

[@knitsiphappy]

I speak French better than I wrote it and unfortunately lost my German skills from 30 years of not using it at all. My area is very bilingual French, but I never write it, so please excuse me answering you back in English. I think that tonal with all of one colour will be amazing 👏

[@kneedeepinstitchespodcast9942]

I am doing the Stephen West MKAL and this is my first year. I'm excited to learn some new techniques because I tend to just do more simple knitting.

[@knitsiphappy]

Oh excellent! You will have fun!

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

thanks for info and for answering

[@knitsiphappy]

My pleasure 🙏

[@melaniebarrieau4873]

I had decided not to do the MKAL, but then he indicated that we need a cable needle and I thought : more subdued colours, potential cables... I am in for a 3rd year in a row!!! Lol!!! I ordered from a local dyer (knit the other 2 solely from stash) and am now focused on a few WIPs until we start! :D

[@knitsiphappy]

That's fantastic Melanie 😀 I'm still pondering 🤓

[@melaniebarrieau4873]

@@knitsiphappy completely understandable. I have a sit down job so I wear mine regularly :)

[@PrairieArctic]

Your wine matches your beautiful Zeva shirt 😊I just realized I am colour coordinating my rosé wine with my pink yoga pants! 😂 I find the MKAL is at a time when I have begun my gift knitting projects so I tend to not do it. However, the shawl patterns are beautiful and would like to knit last years pattern one day. The campsite KAL is coming up in Oct which interests me more I think.

[@knitsiphappy]

Cheers to coordinating drinks to wardrobe 🥂🤣

[@SusanJane-it8hi]

Great advise about the different needle size..thank you. It's always a pain for me, trying to move the stitches across on my left hand needle! :)

[@knitsiphappy]

Yay!!! I'm glad you found a little something to make your life easier...it's definitely less push and pull and allows me to use a smaller circumference needle so there's more knitting and less faffing 🤓

[@ajborthwick7239]

That cowl is gorgeous and I need to go make one immediately. It really does show up your handspun really well! I am also conflicted about the Stephen West MKAL! I did last years and have worn the end result. I enjoyed learning some new techniques, I enjoyed being part of that event, but do I need another giant shawl??!! I teach grade one- not exactly the place to wear a giant shawl!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks! I'm almost ready to cast it off...it's so addictive 😍 I'm still pondering the MKAL

[@ajborthwick7239]

@@knitsiphappy can’t wait to hear what you decide- maybe you’ll help me decide:)

[@woolandwishes]

Another inspiring Episode Nancy 🥰 absolutely love your Every which way cowl using your handspun it’s gorgeous ❤ Thank you for the shout out that’s very kind 😊 we hope you have a great time at the yarn show

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks so much ❣️ i was glad to share the love. I keep meaning to talk about podcasts that I watch and keep forgetting 🙄

[@lexanneklimes5411]

I don't really do shawls, and mystery anything is not my jam because I'm particular, so I'm not doing the Steven West MKAL. That being said I am making two shawls one for each of my grandmothers because I feel like they will appreciate them and use them more than I would. It's kind of like knitting a triangular blanket.

[@knitsiphappy]

It's too bad that shawls are so fun to knit 🤓 Those will be lovely gifts for your grandmothers 🥰

[@csc_makes]

I'm doing the MKAL this year, and have chosen a brown and pink plant fiber dyed yarns as my contrasting colours, so very low contrast and a dusty green for the single skein - hoping it will be more wearable :)

[@knitsiphappy]

That sounds lovely Christina...I am still pondering and occasionally have a peek at my stash to see if anything is jumping out at me

[@mondaigle]

I'm considering doing the West MKAL, knowing that it might become a beautiful wall deco😀. Planning to go to Charlottetown on Saturday for the FibreFest so hope to see you there!

[@knitsiphappy]

LOL..it's a risk! I will be in the marketplace at Yarn Indulgences booth, so please come and say hi 👋

[@starrcookson]

I love the colours of your last year’s MKAL. More wearable than my colours were. I’m doing it again this year with Holst Garn Supersoft. Hoping to say hi in PEI if you’re in the marketplace. I am awkward in crowds too. 😊 Thanks for the left hand needle tip as well.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Starr...do you already have your colours picked and bought? I will be in the marketplace all weekend at Yarn Indulgences booth, so please do come and say hi, so we can be awkward together 🤣🤣

[@starrcookson]

@@knitsiphappy I do - yarn just arrived Friday. I don’t think I can put a picture here, but main colours are Imperial Purple and Rosebud and contrast colour is Sunrise.

[@knitsiphappy]

I will have to go and have a look on their website!

[@melissanor1266]

I love that yarn dyers do tv related yarns! Mrs. Maisel is one of my favorites too! Have you checked out breaking yarn podcast? If you liked breaking bad, you will love her hand dyed yarns! : )

[@knitsiphappy]

Breaking Bad never captured me...my husband loved it though! Her yarn is gorgeous though. I am talking myself into rewatching Mrs Maisel again

[@benedicteusa]

I had to pause your podcast a couple of times to go to ravelry to save the Teva and the orbits! I will do the Stephen West KAL, this will be my first one, I wear a lot of shawl and I love his designs… I’m just afraid, as a still quite new knitter, that this is going to be a tad too difficult for me!

[@knitsiphappy]

The excellent thing about the MKAL is he does amazing tutorials and there are thousands of other knitters who can help of you get stuck! You'll be fine 🥰

[@tammycino.m.6985]

Love your Zeva sweater. Unhappy with stitch on front? Time to use a different color and put a star or flower or your preferred shape over it. Make it truly your own.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Tammy 🥰 Great idea 💡

[@grammyangie4s993]

Great time today with you...I actually was sewing instead of knitting. But seeing your shawls made me think..... Save them for baby blankets!! Vibrant, fun, circus 😄 for possibly a grand one day!! Enjoy PEI and gathering!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks! And that's a great idea about the shawls 💡

[@Ladeedi73]

Fun as always… your grandmother sounds like she was a wise woman 😁

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank so much!! She really was and I didn't appreciate that enough while she was alive.

[@darlenedaigle6609]

Love your Zeva sweater Nancy! It fits you perfectly. I always seem to struggle with sizing…I swatch, measure and calculate but I’m never sure I’ll get it right. It’s such a relief when I first try it on and it fits. I’ve had to start over a few times and I hate doing that. Another great episode! See you Tuesday.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Darlene! There is a definitely a portion of garment knitting that is hope and faith LOL! They aren't all winners as my Sunshine Coast demonstrates.

[@nadjas.4275]

Yes, yes, yes to the MKAL - I'm joining this year for the first time after watching all my favourite podcasters knit the mystery shawl in the last years. Just like you I'm hopeful that the two colours with a pop means, that it won't be too crazy, but who knows. Also I really like cables. Thank you for the tip about the needle sizes. I will definitely try this - although knowing myself I'll probably make a mess of it and knit with the wrong size at one point 😄Have a lovely week and lots of fun at PEI. Cheers🍷N.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Nadja...I'm still pondering especially if I can knit it from my stash 🤔 I'm really looking forward to PEI in a few days

[@shieldsybirdknits]

Love your podcast Nancy!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you Linda...that's so nice of you to say 🥰

[@jacquipiper4641]

Another great episode. I am doing the Stephen West mkal I love the sense of community it generates. I live in the tropics and none of my friends knit. Last year I used cotton yarn, love my circus shawl 😁 and have worn it in our cooler month. Using blues this year.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you Jacqui❣️ I agree and I think that is why I don't want to miss out. I'm still pondering 🙃

[@ginnyl1717]

I really enjoy your episodes. I'm always happy to see that notification of a new one! I've shied away from the Stephen West MKALs in the past. I haven't liked the finished product although I do like some of his regular patterns. This year, though, I think I'm going to dive in, because it's only 3 colors. Haven't bought the yarn yet - I'm going to next week. I'm leaning towards the Holst Supersoft or Coast; greens and purple, I think.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks so much Ginny! I love Dotted Rays and Vertices Unite and I think that is why I'm tempted again this year...only 3 colours. I'm still pondering. Great colour palette for yours 💚💜

[@teresadiaz9336]

Your shawls are gorgeous! I agree I have so many and never wear them. Andrea Mowry gave a good tip last year. Try wearing a knit piece every day during winter. It was life changing for me. It forced me to put on my knits. Try new ways to wear them as well. You will be surprised! I am doing my first Steven West mystery KAL. Join us! 🍷

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Teresa...I'm still pondering but totally agree with wearing knits every day, which is why I love summer tees so much. I definitely wear my cowls more than my shawls. Do you have your yarn picked out already?

[@teresadiaz9336]

@@knitsiphappy Yes! my Son and DIL went to Paris this summer. My DIL is a knitter! She went to the Little Weasel yarn. La Bien Aimee dye study is above them. She surprised me with a skein of cashmerino in Grellow. This will be my pop color. I picked up some Malabrigo Mechita in a beautiful deep blue. Azul Profundo and a Smokey gray color Gris. This pushed me to do the Kal If I already had 2 done I would hesitate as well. You must wear yours with your new T. It looked so good together!

[@knitsiphappy]

That will be a gorgeous combo Teresa

[@wendyw9712]

Lovely episode Nance, your Zeba and your Orbits are both stunning! 🤩🤩🤩 I totally agree with everything you said about shawls, so fun to knit but hard to wear and hard to gift. I also have way too many and I’ve taken to laying one over the back of my sofa. It looks good, is handy to use as a lap blanket and recently led to one of my huge handspun shawls being gifted to a very knit worthy recipient! 😍 One thought regarding the knitting of your frogged yarn. I find when I do that it totally changes my gauge. Have a great time at PEI. I look forward to hearing about it. 💕

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you Wendy 😊 That's great (or not) information about the change in gauge on frogged yarn...so I guess I'm swatching 🙃

[@wendyw9712]

@@knitsiphappy I find the crinkles pull a lot of extra yarn into each stitch and so loosens my gauge. This is even more apparent when using some crinkled yarn along with uncrinkled in the same project. 💜

[@knitsiphappy]

Isn't it great to have this community of crafters sharing different information and helping. Thanks for that...I will.mention it in my next episode 🤓

[@crystalemmerson1334]

I’m going to do the MKAL, it’s my first one. I just ordered a kit and it’s on its way. I was disappointed the fibre festival was cancelled so I’m looking forward to finding another way to replenish my stash.

[@knitsiphappy]

I still haven't really decided! I was going to look this weekend as well...also so sad that we couldn't go. Even if it was the right decision, I still sulked yesterday :) Where did you order your kit from?

[@crystalemmerson1334]

@@knitsiphappy Stephen and Penelope. It’s one of their Holst kits. I ordered on Tuesday and it’s due to arrive here next week.

[@knitsiphappy]

Excellent!!

[@beaglesandbobbles9472]

Your knits are so nice! I purchased that slipper sock a while ago but haven't made them! I need too they look very comfy!

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you 🥰 I have knit so many pairs of them and love the fit.

[@sloveneopinionfirst1059]

I don't wear the shawls, but l would like to join the SW kal. l don't have the reason. Now l understand your feeling and would not even try. Thank you for the tip. Y9ur podcast and your products- both nice.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you 🥰 They are so fun to knit, but then what do you do with them?

[@jacquelinej.553]

Found your podcast, and I'm watching all from the beginning. It's a shame that your colourful, beautiful, Stephen West shawls are not displayed for all to see. Have you thought of displaying them on the wall behind you? Enjoying the podcasts. Cheers

[@knitsiphappy]

I'm glad you found me Jacqueline 💕 Thanks for hanging out with me and I hope you'll come back again ! I have one of my Westies up behind me in more recent episodes, but maybe I should switch them out every now and again 🤔

[@jacquelinej.553]

@@knitsiphappy I wondered if you'd think of displaying the shawls, but I'm only at episode 6 :). Looking forward to getting all caught up! Really enjoy watching your podcast. BTW, my spouse and I are ex CAF.

[@sharonvanpelt6005]

Enjoyed this episode and your Zeva is stunning. I’ve now added that to my wish list and since I live in Ecuador where heavy sweaters really aren’t needed, especially by me since I have my own built in heater, thanks menopause I can’t knit summer garments year round. I am doing the Stephen West MKAL, this will be my 3rd year, and like you I don’t wear shawls but another friend is joining for the first time this year so I’m doing it again and honestly they decorate the back of my knitting chair in the spare room. Enjoy the PEI fiber festival.

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks Sharon! I can definitely see knitting another Zeva..the fit is really good. Stephen West is addictive. I loved doing Dotted Rays and Vertices Unite as well. If I can find yarn in my stash, I may dive in...I am still undecided. That will be fun having a knit along with your friend!!

[@lindashields5939]

Really enjoyed the new episode. I’m passing on the West MKAL - I find his shawls too large (I’m a granny-over-the-shoulder type too) and I wouldn’t have the yarn in my stash to pull off a 5-skein shawl. The shawl did look beautiful on you with your yellow top. Enjoy your time at PEI. Until the next time. Salam wa sa’aadah

[@knitsiphappy]

Thank you Linda🧡 I'm still waffling on the MKAL 🤔

[@agillsfo]

I’m a BEGINNER spinner with a EE6.0 wheel and I’ve never had lessons-just watching podcasts! Your spins are lovely and all I can manage is huge overspun knots! It all looks so easy and my drafting is horrible-! Do you have any tips for me? I’m am soooo frustrated!

[@knitsiphappy]

Hi Angela...that sounds terrible! I am fairly new as well and I learned on a treadle wheel, but some of the best tips that I got from my instructor and from spinning friends. Grab some unloved yarn from your stash and "spin" that on to your wheel. It will help you figure out the speed controls and the take up (how fast your yarn goes on to the wheel) , so it isn't too fast or too slow. Pre-drafting is really important especially when you are getting the feel for the hand movements. Are you on the Facebook group for the Electric Eel Wheel? The link is here. There are lots of spinners with different experience levels who can help and recommend KZbin videos. It is a great group. facebook.com/groups/ElectricEelWheel Also this KZbin channel...she has Eel Wheels, but also covers basic spinning techniques. kzbin.info/door/j_XR_gZRlvK_zuG7W3hTIw I hope that helps. Cheers...Nancy

[@agillsfo]

@@knitsiphappy Thanks so much for your help! I need drafting lessons as I cannot get my draft to go into the orifice before it gets so spun that it’s a glob! It all looks so easy and I want to spin fingering weight and all I get is a mess. I need lessons and will simply have to find someone! Do you think it’s more difficult to learn on an electric wheel or easier to learn on a wheel? I’m on the FB videos etc. thanks so much for your response. Hugs from Virginia!

[@talesfromcuckooland]

Oh golly you are just so lush xxx

[@knitsiphappy]

You are too kind and I will tell my hubs that he is to refer to me as lush as often as possible 😉 🤣

[@talesfromcuckooland]

Make sure he does. Otherwise I’ll be over to enforce it!

[@knitsiphappy]

You do make me laugh 😃

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

Please recommend a beginner Colorwork project and pattern and yarn and any Colorwork tips you think would be helpful. Thanks in advance

[@knitsiphappy]

The Every Which Way Cowl that I am knitting now would be a great option. DK yarn and you don't have to carry floats. The best tip that I ever heard for colourwork was to stretch the stitches out on your right hand needle, so you don't pull your yarn to tight and your floats can float and not pucker your work. I love KZbin videos and if you did a quick search you will find lots of knitters showing their methods and tips. Good luck and let me know how you make out!

[@lindasmith933]

Nancy, the little bunny on your shelf, I believe you showed it on a earlier podcast, could you tell me where you found the pattern for it.

[@knitsiphappy]

Hi Linda. He is Bonbon on Ravelry www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bonbon-13

[@lindasmith933]

@@knitsiphappy Thank you!

[@maralusis5434]

Can't find a group for/by you Ravelry. Is there one?

[@knitsiphappy]

Hi Mara...I don't have a Ravelry Group, just my own profile where I post all of my projects and my shop where I sell my patterns. The link is underneath the video and I will put it under here as well www.ravelry.com/projects/KnitSipHappy

[@christiesteckelberg8366]

Sock blockers where can I get some?

[@knitsiphappy]

Hi! I would recommend checking your local yarn store. If you don't have one, just Google it and you will get plastic or metal ones like mine or fancy laser cut wooden ones. There are so many options!

[@debbieharrison567]

If you’re ever in Central Florida I would love to meet you and be socially awkward with you! 🥂

[@knitsiphappy]

Haha Debbie!! That sounds like a date!

[@jackiealiberti8063]

Why not make shawls in acrylic yarn so you can give them away and not worry about how people wash them

[@knitsiphappy]

Thanks for watching Jackie❣️ It's not just the caring of a shawl...it's how to wear it. Non knitters see shawls and think granny over the shoulder style. I've discovered over the years that cowls are just easier gifts 🎁 😄

[@Notshortever]

You don’t need another huge Stephen West shawl. Five skeins! Isn’t that going to be huge too. All his stuff is sooo oversized. And that doodler has a circus tent vibe too. I vote you skip it.

[@knitsiphappy]

I hear ya!!! I could knit a sweater in that amount of yarn and time 🤔

[@goldwest53]

I may be the only one not interested in The Steven West KAL.

[@knitsiphappy]

Haha...it feels that way when your online anywhere 🤓

[@Jennie8684]

Love your podcast, usually enjoy your wine choices but as for the Sav Blanc…. 🤢

[@knitsiphappy]

LOL!!! They can't all be winners. I'll se if I can do better next time 🤣

[@Jennie8684]

@@knitsiphappy I look forward to it. Here in Australia, we love our wine and have an unflattering, but very descriptive, name for Sav. Blanc. 😅