Episode #56 I’m Back with All the knitting, plans for casting on, a special guest & a giftaway x

[@denisewells6856]

I love your devotions at the end of your podcasts and having your dad on this episode was a blessing. I love short and sweet messages that have an impact. Quite the blessing. Thank you, Denise

[@theknittystew]

Lovely episode jam-packed with inspiring projects and oooohh that green from Ginger Twist is so stunning! Aww a special guest indeed. Thanks Ruth!

[@stephaniebenson2501]

Your lent reflection shawl is gorgeous!

[@deborahjones9412]

So lovely to hear your dad recite psalm 23 - my mum was born in Belfast and came to England in 1939 with my grandparents- my grandad lived until he was 86 and even though he’d lived in England for over 50 years he still spoke with his Northern Irish accent ❤ My mum and dad are both still with me my dad was 90 last month and my mum 88 last week and I know I’m incredibly blessed to still have them. Everytime my mum hears that accent it takes her back to her childhood and to memories of her dad ❤ My parents still attend church every week and their faith has been the strength to get through the last few years, especially in Covid - they truly missed the fellowship of church at that time but their faith was their saviour ❤️ Thank you for those little moments of reflection and reminders of how God is always with us xxx

[@fionaskolsky560]

Oh Ruth so lovely to see your father. I lost mine 8 years ago and my goodness he reminded me of him. Save face shape the scrubbed and polished look that generation have. And of course the half Windsor knot in his tie. I used that knot for my school ties and showed it to both my boys ! He has a most beautiful voice for preaching too. Loves you podcasts and don’t mind how long they are x

[@picturesqueimages]

I love your podcast. Thank you for openly sharing your faith. May you continue to be blessed in your ministry.

[@anneliefouche6483]

Thanx for your Dad's beautiful message❤

[@janicemcculloch654]

Your Dad is wonderful, I really enjoyed his reading of the 23rd Psalm ❤

[@ericallerton809]

❤lovely to catch up,ruth🎉🎉🎉 Lots accomplished,,wow, Glad u had a good visit with family,, Knitting on 🧦 socks,,,as i watch and listen,,, Loved the visit with ur Dad, ELAINE 🏠💗

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Hi Ruth, beautiful finished projects, lovely to see you back, sorry to hear you have been poorly. I am working on my Simon Shawl and so enjoyed this podcast. Your Dad was amazing and was lovely to hear the psalm, one of my favourites. See you soon ❤❤❤

[@carolcurley7840]

Good to see you again Ruth. I think the gold coloured wool goes really well with your chosen colours.

[@mochacarmellatte]

Wonderful to hear your dad and see you again. Glad your feeling better

[@FirnMamaMakes]

Love a long catch up! Scrappy stripey socks are bringing me joy right now. 💛💛💛

[@wendyknopp1252]

Thank you for your lovely episode. I enjoy your bright ray of sunshine! 🌞 Glad you're feeling better.

[@ElaineP49]

Hi Ruth….nice to see you back and hope you continue to recover. I’m knitting a cardigan for my husband but in a commercial yarn, but am a pretty slow knitter so we’ll see how it goes. I’m more into crochet but do knit on occasion. Was lovely to see your Dad at the end….and his reading of the Psalm….take care x x x 🥰

[@heatherwood756]

Please thank you dad for his message. I used to read Psalm 23 from the KJV to my dad every day while hewas ill. He lingered in a semi coma for awhile and the scriptures were a comfort. On my needles I still have my Lent shawl. Almost finished!! All the TandP patterns are beautiful.

[@clairewoodhead7978]

Thank you for another lovely Podcast Ruth, and so lovely to see and hear your dad xx

[@ruthmcniff4765]

Great to have you back. I got a lot done while watching your podcast 😅. I always enjoy seeing your projects! Your dad’s voice is beautiful as it shares both scripture and thoughts. Please thank him. Stay well 🤓

[@twonightingalesknit]

Hi Ruth, It's so lovely to have you back. It's such a lovely thing to do for the pay it forward. I'm sure you will make someone's day. I'm knitting the Twinset and Purls; Evening Beautiful socks. The money from the pattern goes to Myeloma uk, and I sadly lost my mother in law to multiple myeloma nearly 3 weeks ago. She fought it for 9 years. 😢💜

[@wkjohnson1]

I have a crochet vest for my daughter, a crochet sun hat for my grandson and a pair of shorty socks on the knitting needles for myself. So good to see you again!

[@katheard262]

I think I could write, “oh my how lovely” for each and every item you are showing lol ❤❤❤

[@jentextiles]

What a wonderful strong father you have in your life. He must appreciate your devotion to the craft that gives us all so much comfort. Could you have your father at the end of every podcast for those of us who want to have a trusted source to re-kindle our lapsed years of faith x.

[@cheribartlett6324]

I have several projects on my needles the one I’ll share here is because of you, a Simon shawl 😊

[@lynnpickles3343]

It was lovely to catch up with you Ruth always look forward to your podcasts. I'm currently working on the Hilary shawl as you can guess by twinset and purl also a crochet project by shelley husband and how lovely for your Dad to be part of your podcast I enjoyed listening to him recite psalm 23 it took me back to my Sunday school days

[@daniellebiber5340]

Thanks for another great podcast. You make such beautiful things, and I think you’re amazing for encouraging this community to be better people. I’ve got far too many things on my needles and hooks at the moment but the things that are giving me the most joy are my korshavn cardigan and a pair of striped socks. Take care and thanks again ❤

[@stevensdefenseacademyllc7898]

Thank you for another fun episode Ruth and for sharing all your lovely knits. On my needles right now is a cream colored cardigan. I hope to finish it in the next couple weeks when I can still use it in the cooler spring weather here in Wisconsin, USA. I really enjoyed your father's reading of the 23rd Psalm and his meditation on it. God bless, Tricia

[@ashleystahl2733]

So nice to see you again :) I had a wonderful time knitting away on my rainbow roads shawl while watching your episode ❤

[@michellelindgren8419]

Hello Ruth. That was just a perfect message from your dad.

[@heatheranderson5668]

So nice to spend time with you again, Ruth, and how lovely to hear your dad's encouraging word!! I'm enjoying working on spring tees/tops and self-striping socks at the moment. :)

[@alisonf7113]

Lovely podcast Ruth. God bless you 🙏 why when I listened to your lovely Dad does it make my eyes leak 😌 it was lovely to hear from him xx

[@patsyvincent9483]

Another great podcast. Always good to see you. Great words from your father. I would love to hear him preach.

[@JardineraAnge]

Yay!! Ruth's back!! ❤❤ I'm just in the process of doing a tubular cast on (for second time after realising it was coming up too big) for the Easy Bralette by Svetlana Volkova. I've also cast on The Maud Blouse by Fabel Knitwear. The spring/summer knitting has begun! 🌼🌷

[@MichelleAbbott]

Great to have you back, Ruth. What a lovely message from your Dad. I’m knitting a pair of Spring Shortie Socks and a jumper, am on the last sleeve.

[@cathypalmer1365]

Hello Ruth, I enjoyed your video. Love hearing your Dad read Psalm 23 , that one I learn when I was very young . I haven't been knitting much because we have been planting our garden. The weather here in South Carolina is just right for planting. Hope to get back to knitting,cross stitch, and sewing soon! Until next time God Bless !

[@susansmith3264]

Another lovely episode, Ruth! I’m enjoying a test knit for Darcy of Chit Chat Knits. Such beautiful colors!

[@HedgeWitch13]

Welcome back Ruth, sure I've missed you. Glad you're getting over your cold and on the mend. On my needles atm are my first pair of shortie socks for EmmaCMakes Kal and the yarn is gathered for a TandP Fizzy Pop shawl, I think 🤔 so many beauts to choose from. Thank you too for sharing your Daddy with us, I had been hoping he'd make a little appearance. Psalm23 was read at both of my parents funerals, it was particularly my Mammys favourite and always brings me great comfort. Thankyou for the lovely episode ❤

[@deborahmcneill8119]

Great to see you & what a treat to see your dad again. I'm enjoying making a cabled cardigan, only the sleeves left to go!

[@manuelad1065]

I am so happy that you are back with all that wonderful projects 🤩 the words of your dad are so encouraging thank you so much for sharing 🤗 I am knitting a slipover vest for my father it’s the first time I’m knitting a garment for someone else 🫣 and I hope it will turn out well 😅 best wishes from Manuela 🧡🌻

[@carlaburger1424]

So, so happy you are back and feeling better, Ruth! The Artus shawl colours you have chosen are beautiful and the gold (Litna) would be just right as a pop colour I think. 🧶Thanks to your Dad for the message he gave🙏 I am enjoying knitting the Celtic Myths Shawl (free pattern) on my needles right now as it is Autumn here is in South Africa.🥰

[@kayarcher4155]

Hi Ruth . So lovely to see you back and feeling much better. On my needles I have my second sayuri sweater by Valentina Bogdanova, a Simon shawl and the Kaisa Tee by This Bird Knits as part of Wool is the Answers knit along and the obligatory pair of vanilla socks. You’ve been missed 😘😘

[@carolinerea7165]

How lovely to catch up with you Ruth. I have enjoyed seeing all your finishes. I’m currently knitting my first Twinset and Purl pattern, I’m knitting the Simon Cowl and loving it. 😊

[@bethpaschal7859]

Oh I loved seeing your dad and hearing his message.

[@pamelageoghegan8859]

Hello Ruth. A great message from your wee Dad. I am currently crocheting the Marrakesh version of the Persian Tiles blanket by Janie Crow and I am knitting the Taffy Waves shawl by Hedgehog Fibres in Cookston Crafts fingering yarn (peacock and marin). Hope the kids' exam revision goes well and that you have a good week. x

[@melahatali2104]

Welcome back, Ruth. I am machine knitting cotton tops daytime..Tv crocheting baby blankets and sock knitting on my bus journeys. Beautiful FOs...You are spreading so much joy... thank you ❤

[@melmade13]

Lovely episode and so nice to have an epilogue from your dad! I’m knitting the Sceal Gra by Ailbiona McLochlainn using Knitting for Olive merino in Plum Rose and I’m in love with it 😂🌹

[@beverlythompson3246]

Hello Ruth- thanks to your Dad for his message- a fresh look on a passage we’ve read so many times. I am currently knitting the Lady Violet sweater and almost done my Daft Days cardigan.

[@maryannestoner4065]

Happy belated birthday Ruth!🎂 I’m charity knitting right now making cotton soap sacks to donate to shelters and those who could use them.💕🧶

[@jessicaolney4900]

Oh it was perfect timing for a long episode! I would say that the knitting that is bringing me the most joy is my Traveler Shell as the fabric is wonderful in my hands and I am nearing the end! Though, if you asked me about it tomorrow, when I plan to pick up stitches for the band, it would not be this project 😂 Love all the FOs and there are some patterns I need to add to my wish list now! The only time I have been to Edinburgh, we had similar weather and an ill kid so we didn't even get to tour the town--I think it probably was best in the end! All the best to you and your family Ruth.

[@donnawelch3548]

Nice to see that you are feeling better. Thank you for sharing your Father and your family and knitting adventures. Lovely yarns and knits. LOVE your daughter's hair! I've decided to knit the family (8 adults and 2 kiddos) socks in Christmas colours for December. I have one pair done. Take Care.

[@amandaberkebile7509]

I enjoyed your video so much! Especially the Psalm! I am currently working on the mystery gnome knitalong by Imagined Landscapes. I also participated in the Lent knitalong and enjoyed it so much that i immediately jumped on board when i heard about this one!

[@angieroberts1277]

Nice to see you Ruth. I have just finished a Simon shawl but loving knitting socks at the moment. Thank your dad for his words. I lost my dad last year and missing him a lot xx

[@judylaurin9032]

I’m finishing a cardigan I started in 2022!!! Very satisfied to be seeing the end! Beautiful yarn and glad you are feeling better.

[@stephmason7183]

I have the Handsome Chris sweater on my needles for my husband, but it’s slow going. I’m also making hexi puffs for a blanket from my left overs, which are a lot more manageable. I love the giant shawl turned lap blanket! I’d probably go for the mustard colour over the other purpley colour, to add more contrast.

[@lorainelockwood9359]

What a jolly podcast and fabulous to see your dad. I’m currently enjoying working on my Night Blooms sweater xx

[@tracyaa1081]

Hello Ruth, lovely podcast as always. I am knitting on an Icelandic type sweater in 100% wool in all natural colours. Thank you for being so happy and inspiring. Take good care.

[@katheard262]

Traveler Shawl and Coastland Cowl. Love your podcasts ❤❤❤

[@claireturley2012]

Your lovely dad. You look so alike. Lovely podcast. My first one, but I will be watching more. Thanks 😊

[@SharonB4448]

Lovely to see you back Ruth, it’s my birthday this Saturday and like you I am so poorly from an ongoing cold/virus , really hoping I feel better for Saturday …. But having last few days of work has meant that I can continue on my current wips, which is a lovely baby blanket for my newly arrived granddaughter …. Also of course I have socks on the needles xxxxxx

[@maryscrochet-knitchit-chat4277]

I am on a total sock kick at the minute, i hope you get over your cold soon. Wishing Eva good luck in her exams. 🤞🤞

[@sylviafikiert4825]

Ruth you such a ray of sunshine 😊 thank you for what you have shown and the message from the Bible by your father 🙏 I have been knitting and crocheting on many things but my main wip is the Weekender Crew by Andrea Mowry hope to have it finished before winter gets here ❄️

[@carmenguzman7991]

Thank you papa, you have filed my heart

[@TracyKNixon]

Ps I agree with your daughter re using the yellow yarn fir your colourwork shawl. I love a pop of colour! ❤

[@MsFuzzyBuddy]

We love watching you. Happy you're back!

[@carmelalauria3376]

Hi Ruth its been awhile but always good to see you and what you have been up to . I watched to the end cause I love the message that you bring and today was extra special with your dad abs Psalm 23 one of my favorites. I could listen to your father again he has such a comforting way and speaking of the Lord is extra special. Ive never had Psalm 23 broken down like that and i wrote it down for me to remember and medicate on when i need this reminder. Thank you so much and Thank You to your dad.

[@maureeng1423]

Always happy to see you, Ruth, thanks so much for sharing your knitting. I have the second of a pair of socks on my needles. As soon as I finish this one I’ll start one of the beautiful shawls you have shown.

[@christine3358]

I wish your daughter the best on her exams! Sorry to hear you were sick for your trip home to Ireland but I’m sure your mom took good care of you! Nice to see you back with all your lovely knits.

[@annevolkman4189]

So happy that you’re back and on the mend! I’m knitting socks for my granddaughter, at the moment. Your Lenten shawl is absolutely gorgeous! Your lovely projects are always inspiring !

[@judyperodeau4945]

Great to see you Ruth😃👏🏼🧶

[@emilylee9441]

Great to see you again Ruth and your precious dad! You are a prolific knitter:) I’m working on a little test knit for my grandson and the Riddari sweater for one of my daughters. Also I just finished a Tolsta Tee.

[@patmorgan8692]

So nice to have you back, Ruth! Just love all of your knits and yarn. And...if you want my vote on the 5th color for your Artus shawl.......go gold..It will be magnificent with your other colors! I love that shawl and have that in my favorites. I am currently working on a shawl by Romi Hill called Floriade..her patterns are always a challenge but worth it in the end. Loved your Dad's message and best to Eva during her exams. Take good care

[@liliasgardiner8216]

Hi Ruth, I'll need to watch again I fell asleep, too many chronic conditions. However, I awoke reciting psalm 23, I could obviously hear your Dad when sleeping. What a way to awaken, God bless z

[@carolb8073]

Hi Ruth ! I love the chatting. I hope everyone is doing great. The yarn is lovely and I just love the bag. Currently I’m knitting two xl dog sweaters for my daughters dogs lol I am getting ready to order yarns for my first sweater projects. I’m excited 😊

[@alessyagorelova2940]

So lovely to see your new episode! It's a true joy to listen to you and knit on my everlasting Syli cardigan, hoping to get it done by the fall 🥰

[@epiphany8276]

Lovely to see your podcast. I have Italian Winter Shawl on my needles along with several other wips. T and P are favourites of mine too. Thanks for all you do for the knitting community.

[@lorrainewalker9426]

Hi Ruth, hope you’re feeling better soon. Your do’s are all gorgeous as usual. I am currently knitting a Arctic light sweater by kutavakika, and an April cardigan (my third) by Petit knit. I would add the yellow to your pink/purple mix. Lovely to see your dad. X❤

[@shore.knitter]

Always a delight. Your dad's talk was a blessing. Inspired by one of your earlier episodes, I'm knitting socks in yarn I've pulled out from a shawl I knit and just didn't love. My socks, much more love. :-)

[@margaretrodee3519]

I’m currently knitting on a pair of prairie socks and doing a test knit shawl. Great fun! Loved all your projects and hearing about your trip to Edinburgh. I went there last summer and loved it! Sorry you got sick. Your shlanket is fabulous! Definitely way too big for a shawl! 😂 Loved hearing your dad’s message. Happy Spring!!

[@kimhammond7606]

Glad you are feeling better! At the moment I am loving knitting on my Jelly Roll Blanket, perfect mindless knitting

[@mandyhague6363]

Lots of lovely FOs and WIPs👍🧶 I’m knitting the Kaisa by Annie Hass which I’m really enjoying.👍😊🧶

[@leannerice5664]

Another great podcast Ruth. Some lovely finishes; you have enabled me to cast on the Simon shawl (it’s great for those single skeins x2). I’ve just finished The Glittering Snowscape Shawl, very large enjoyable knit. Thanks for sharing and God bless. X

[@jacquipiper4641]

I’m enjoying knitting socks as we are coming into winter. I’m also crocheting a granny square blanket. Thanks again for a wonderful podcast

[@shirleyknits123-7]

Welcome back home Ms. Lady. On my crochet needles is I've started back making animals for the little ones in the hospital - hippos, dinosaurs and dragons

[@carolbarhorst2693]

Welcome back, so nice to see you! What's on my needles?? Knus light using Knitting for Olive cotton merino. A fingering weight summer sweater using a yarn that is 250m to 50gms...a labor of love that may someday end!🤣

[@jefftec1]

Lovely video again. I'm finishing off a baby cardigan that an old lady started and died before finishing and her daughter asked if i could finish it off for her for when she has grandchildren. I've also just started a mitre blanket with scrap yarn. I will be honest been off my mojo, but your video have inspired for future project. Thank you for all the joy you bring.

[@knitsinpurple2005]

I’m knitting a pair of socks for my sister for Christmas. I knit Christmas gifts all year - I love to give hand knit gifts and try to avoid stressfully trying to finish gifts at the last minute. Thank you for another great podcast.

[@sharoneastwood3377]

Ooh 1.17 minutes better make a full pot of tea😂 lovely to see you back on your feet Ruth!

[@Mimiplansandknits]

It was so nice to see your Dad.

[@leannejohnson4282]

Always enjoy your podcast, your dad is such a treasure, getting cooler here in Australia so a scrappy crochet blanket is my latest project, good luck Eva with your exams.

[@michaellecausley5859]

Awe very fond of you and youR Dad!

[@bernadettehowson3158]

Lovely to see you again. You have to do the yellow pop Ruth. It looks great .

[@juliejealous632]

So glad you are feeling a lot better now Ruth. I have socks on my needles at the moment. I just love knitting socks!

[@karenalbery2773]

I got so wrapped up in your lovely projects and all the wonderful comments that i completely forgot to knit on the socks for my dad in my hand.

[@wyomingfibers5463]

I love the second pairing. Happy knitting!

[@darcyspies828]

I always enjoy your lovely podcasts!! I’m knitting on the Ilha Sweater, working on the sleeves. So very special to have such a good relationship with your father.

[@kavitadeepchand]

Hi Ruth. Happy birthday. I have a blanket and several pairs of colourwork socks on my needles. I've missed your soothing accent and amazing projects.

[@Bean_Box_Knitting]

Thoroughly enjoyed this with lots of tea and knitting. Working on some socks with a lace pattern and as I watch your show and tell, I realise I hacent got a shawl on the needles, which feels like a total scandal. 😂 Just finished Winter Lights by Stephen West and I am definitely ready for another. So special to hear your Dad share God's word today. Really comforting message before I go and do a hard thing later today - so thank hou both. 😘

[@patsycoats4061]

Thanks for sharing your Dad. I have the 23rd psalm over my bed. It is one of my favorites.

[@sandyE.S]

Ruth. You're the KUTEST..no worries..can't hear the plastic. Love the knits ..and buy what u like. Happy birthday. Glad you're feeling ok from your trip.

[@knit5drop6]

I am currently have Scrappy socks on my needles - knitting my way through my leftover sock yarn mountain and making soothing footwear for family and friends! Love to see what you are making.

[@janescarisbrick6986]

Lovely to see you again. You helped me knit a few rows on a baby blanket. I also have a baby cardigan, socks for a friend and a 4ply cardigan for me on the needles...not counting other Wips. xx